First Look: This Must Be the Place

Sean Penn as This Must Be the Place
Sean Penn in 'This Must Be the Place'
I’m not sure about this one.
 
After watching the This Must Be the Place trailer a couple of times, I’m just not sold on the prospect of sitting through an entire film with Sean Penn in this character. It might work, but based solely on this trailer, it seems fairly certain this one’s going to be a tough sell to audiences.
 
The Plot [Courtesy of Trinity Film]:
 
Cheyenne (Penn) is a former rock star who is still rocking the Goth look. Now 50, he relives the days of superstardom with avid young fan and best friend Mary (Eve Hewson).
 
Living off his royalties he rattles around his grand Dublin mansion until the death of his estranged father calls him to New York.
 
Reunited with his family, Cheyenne discovers a secret that sends him across America. On a journey through the Midwest, full of surprises and surreal encounters, from New York socialites to ethical gun-shop owners to a reunion with old friend David Byrne of Talking Heads, Cheyenne is on the road trip of his life.
 
Watch the trailer:
 

 
Posted by Rebecca Murray