C'mon C'mon (2021)

C’mon C’mon is the kind of small, quietly radiant film that sneaks up on you and leaves you looking at your own relationships a little differently. Shot in luminous black-and-white, it has a gentle, reflective vibe—part road movie, part intimate conversation—where the real drama lives in listening, misunderstanding, and trying again. Joaquin Phoenix brings a worn-in tenderness to Johnny, and Woody Norman is astonishingly natural, turning their evolving bond into something that feels honest rather than manufactured. If you’re craving big twists or high-stakes spectacle, this isn’t that kind of ride, but if you want a sincere, empathetic story that treats family love as both messy and miraculous, it’s absolutely worth the trip.

C’mon C’mon is aiming for a gentle, black-and-white slice of life about connection, listening, and the messy tenderness of caring for someone you don’t fully understand yet. It’s more mood and conversation than plot, so if you need a clear narrative engine, big turning points, or a strong sense of destination, this can feel slow, aimless, and a bit self-indulgent. The film revisits its themes often, which some will find quietly profound and others will find repetitive or emotionally nudgy. If you’re patient with intimate character study and small moments, the performances and warmth may land; if you’re allergic to meandering dramas, this is likely not your ride.