Zac Efron - Dean Whipple (At Any Price) #15 ~ "What makes him so damn compelling is Efron's ability to convey Dean's sense of frustration by merely being there"

heartunprepared · 05-04-2014, 03:37 AM

Synopsis
A drama centered on an enterprising farmer whose plans cause problems within his family.
Henry Whipple (Dennis Quaid), a humorous farmer and seed-seller whose pursuit of expansion alienates his two sons and devoted wife, Irene. When his prodigal son does not return to the farm, Henry turns to his younger, rebellious son Dean (Zac Efron) who also rejects the family legacy to pursue his dreams of becoming a race car driver.

Official Trailer

Cast
Zac Efron ... Dean Whipple
Heather Graham ... Meredith Crown
Dennis Quaid ... Henry Whipple
Clancy Brown ... Jim Johnson
Kim Dickens ... Irene Whipple
Red West ... Cliff Whipple
Chelcie Ross ... Byron
John Hoogenakker ... Mr. Pritchard
Maika Monroe ... Cadence Farrow

Promo/Stills

News and Articles

Quaid, Efron on Bankside farm team - Entertainment News, Film News, Media - Variety

Michelle Savill at Killer Films NYC Blog #2 – Script to Screen

Monroe digs in for Bahrani role - Entertainment News, Film News, Media - Variety

Iowa Speedway: Zac Efron and Dennis Quaid Film Movie at Iowa Speedway: Iowa Entertainment, Events, Racing, Concerts

On Set Videos /Candids

Reviews

"It's beautifully shot, tremendously acted (by Quaid and Efron) and honestly, very affecting."
Telluride 2012: Ramin Bahrani's Extraordinary, Affecting 'At Any Price' | FirstShowing.net

"Zac Efron’s brooding good looks work well for the role of Dean, and the moments when he and Dennis Quaid are together the film really comes to life."
At Any Price | Review | Screen

"Bahrani has improbably secured the services of matinee dreamboat Efron, who looks more like a studio raffle prize circa 1957 with each passing film."
Review: Dennis Quaid and Zac Efron defeat the dream in smart, muscular At Any Price

"The two leads are in fine form here... the callow streak that Efron has often displayed as an actor has never felt as raw, vital and emotionally explosive as it does here."
Variety Reviews - At Any Price - Film Reviews - - Review by Justin Chang

"Efron does equally strong work. Continuing to distance himself from his origins as a pretty-boy teen idol, he brings an intense, brooding stillness to the screen here, simmering with the frustrations of small-town entrapment."
At Any Price: Venice Review - The Hollywood Reporter

Official At Any Price website

Potential Titles

This is a brave, layered film that challenges the wisdom of victory at any price.

From Flaunt:
I wasn't watching Zac Efron play Dean Whipple, rebellious would-be NASCAR driver in Iowa; I was watching me as Dean Whipple played by Zac Efron.

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magiacs · 05-04-2014, 05:57 AM

TFTNT Dani!

StormySky · 05-04-2014, 06:13 AM

Thanks Dani

KateB · 05-04-2014, 09:49 AM

I think It's sad how deep this family sank to try to protect each other. Dropping the body in that hole was just beyond belief. That moment really sealed their fate for me that none of them could ever be really happy after that. I don't know how they could live as neighbors with that quilt?

heartunprepared · 05-04-2014, 05:38 PM

No worries guys

That's the thing.... do they really live with themselves? What kind of life would it be carrying this with you?

zacsbabyboo · 05-04-2014, 08:20 PM

tftnt!

StormySky · 05-05-2014, 02:55 AM

It's not really a life, it's an existence, you do what you gotta do to get through each day, no real happiness.

KateB · 05-05-2014, 03:55 PM

Tftnt

IndigoEyes · 05-05-2014, 07:16 PM

Thx Dani! wow, these threads are goin fast!

begin again · 05-06-2014, 08:14 AM

TFTNT

magiacs · 05-06-2014, 08:21 AM

My psychic powers tell me someone... someone beginning with an.. a.. S?.. Sh?.. has this coming in the mail ssssoooon!

IndigoEyes · 05-06-2014, 09:02 AM

ooooooh..

someone is gonna be very very excited!

magiacs · 05-06-2014, 10:21 AM

oh i hope so..

StormySky · 05-06-2014, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magiacs (View Post)

My psychic powers tell me someone... someone beginning with an.. a.. S?.. Sh?.. has this coming in the mail ssssoooon!

OMG!! so excited

IndigoEyes · 05-06-2014, 02:16 PM

"You better calm down RIGHT now, Lady!"


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