Winter Passing

Money and emotions lead to a difficult reunion between a father and daughter in this drama. Reese Holden (Zooey Deschanel) is a struggling stage actress in New York City whose life has become an uphill struggle -- her career isn't giving her satisfaction, her relationship with would-be rock star Ray ...more

In Winter Passing, Will Ferrell participates in a rite of passage for every successful comic: once you've established yourself as a box office superstar, you need to step back and prove you're just as effective in a quirky ensemble indie. Adam Rapp's directorial debut is the right kind of film for him to demonstrate that integrity, but Winter Passing isn't memorable because of Ferrell's contributions, which don't amount to substantially more than an anesthetized version of his usual shtick. ...more