Going Down the Road; Canadian cinema at its best, full of real drama and real scenery. Shebib captures Toronto with his lens as the two leads capture the audience. Hilarious at times intended, and other times not, the film truly became a fable of the East Coast jobless coming to the heartland of Canada, only to find that its the same situation, different locale. The honesty that comes forth from the two leads is brilliant, and their friendship is one that is often ignored in filmmaking. Their bond and the strains placed upon by women, economics, and just plain stubborness is a treat to watch. Though they seem to be on a constant downward spiral the duo (and Shebib) still manage to find a pleasantry in their otherwise awful existence. An unforgettable tale; B+
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