At any price (2012)
Workaday drama with a great point. Dennis Quaid is impressive and I wish he had more roles like this....fleshed out. Man can act.
Took your suggestion and watched AAP last night. As you noted, it was really singularly D. Quaid's movie, and he was outstanding! The feel put me in mind a little of the play
Death of a Salesman, although there have been many dramas that touch on these themes.
I thought the other adult actors did nice work, and the erstwhile girlfriend was fair (Maika Monroe). But the son --played by Zac Efron-- was either poorly written, badly miscast, or he's not much of an actor. He did okay in the racing situations, but he didn't have the heft for the dramatic portions.
It was nice to see the Iowa farming community represented respectfully, and cinematographer Michael Simmonds did a lovely job of showcasing the beauty of the area.
Very enjoyable film, but had a few significant flaws. Cheers! ~Doc