Trucker

TRUCKER (2008) - Apr. 26, 2011
A really well made and engaging film about a commitment-shy long-haul trucker who, after her ex-husband is sent to the hospital, winds up with the son she abandonded 10 years prior.  Featuring an above-average performance from Michelle Monaghan, and equally good supporting performances from Benjamin Bratt, Jimmy Bennett and Nathan Fillion (Fillion seriously needs to be in more movies).  James Mottern's direction is quite good, as is Lawrence Sher's impressive cinematography.  There's nothing necessarily new or ground-breaking here (it's a pretty typical low-key indie drama); it's just an all-around solid movie.  ***1/2