"Sr."

About This Movie

So, 'Sr.' is this really intimate documentary by Chris Smith, and it just dives into Robert Downey Sr.'s life, you know? The pacing feels thoughtful, almost meditative at times, which matches the reflective tone of the film. It's like a love letter from son to father, blending personal anecdotes with his dad's wild journey through '60s and '70s cinema. You get a real sense of how Downey Sr.'s fearless approach shaped countercultural comedy—it's almost like he was ahead of his time. The practical effects in his films, though dated, have this raw charm that really speaks to that era. And the performance by Robert Downey Jr. is just so layered, it’s like peeling back the onion of their relationship. Definitely a unique watch in the doc landscape.

Intimate portrayal of Robert Downey Sr. · Reflects on countercultural filmmaking · Personal anecdotes enrich the narrative