NEWS AND reviews

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING …

 
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DEADLINE | august 16th, 2018

By Amanda N'Duka

Alex Pettyfer’s Directorial Debut Film ‘Back Roads’ Lands At Samuel Goldwyn

 
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REEL NEWS DAILY | May 8, 2018

"Tribeca Film Festival: 'Back Roads' is rural noir" by Melissa Hanson

 
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nerdy babble | may 2nd, 2018

BACK ROADS: BOOK VS. MOVIE

Having run the Back Roads movie fan account on Instagram for over a year now, I had been anticipating the film for so long and actually getting to see the final product come to life at such a special event felt like an incredible honor.

 

FILM THREAT | april 30th, 2018

Review by Chuck Foster

For his directorial debut, actor Alex Pettyfer (I Am Number Four, Magic Mike, Elvis & Nixon) examines such a dissolving family in Back Roads, a dark, claustrophobic thriller that stays on your mind long after viewing.

 
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SALON | April 26, 2018

“I think self-doubt comes from wanting to find the truth”: Alex Pettyfer on “Back Roads” by Gary M Kramer

 
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SLASH FILM | April 24th, 2018

Review by Marshall Shaffer

‘Back Roads’ Review: Alex Pettyfer Makes a Promising Directorial Debut [Tribeca]

 
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VARIETY | April 22nd, 2018

"Alex Pettyfer Opens Up About Celebrity and Directing His Sexy Drama 'Back Roads'", By Brent Lang

 
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DEADLINE | April 21st, 2018

Alex Pettyfer Discusses His Transition To Directing With 'Back Roads' - Tribeca Studio", By Matt Grobar

 
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THE WRAP | April 21ST, 2018

Review by Dan Callahan

‘Back Roads’ Film Review: Alex Pettyfer’s Directorial Debut Follows a Twisty Path. Tribeca 2018: The actor isn't afraid to go dark with this tale of family pain and secrets

 

Keithlovesmovies | April 21ST, 2018

Review by Keith Noakes

Tribeca 2018: Back Roads Review

 
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VaRIETY | April 14TH, 2017

By Robert Mitchell

Alex Pettyfer to Make Directorial Debut With ‘Back Roads’ (EXCLUSIVE)

 

TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT NARRATIVE | April, 2018

By Karen Kemmerle

In his directorial debut, Pettyfer deals masterfully with a layered screenplay by Adrian Lyne (Fatal Attraction, Indecent Proposal) and Tawni O'Dell and elicits moving performances from the entire cast.