Film Review – Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip

In 2014, Disney produced an adaptation of the 1972 Judith Viorst book, “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.” It wasn’t a slavish replication of the literary treasure, but the production found ways to maintain the idea of the writing while bringing it into a new age of family entertainment. The picture was a big time charmer, but a sequel was never launched. A decade later, Disney tries again with “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible. No Good, Very Bad Road Trip,” which generates a new family who must endure all kinds of mishaps and torment while trying to get through a simple week of travel. While not as endearing as the previous effort, the new take has its appeal thanks to a spirited cast and plenty of disasters, also exploring Mexican heritage to give the offering its own personality. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com