The film revolves around the friends Jerry (Casey Affleck) and Jerry (Matt Damon) who have decided to start a different experience by climbing to the Valley of Death. They seem to be moving away from the road so they have no idea how to return, while they realize that there is no water or food with them and it is a dangerous journey.
Fascinating, even if perversely so, and quite beautiful.
Las Vegas CityLife
April 21, 2004
Although the images from the film are poetic and are more fondly recalled in hindsight, in this case art film for art film's sake doesn't fly very high.
There's a purity of purpose in Gerry -- a clean, unwavering focus -- that makes the movie feel strangely exhilarating, even when nothing is happening on the screen.
EmanuelLevy.Com
July 31, 2006
Likely to sharply divide critics, Gerry goes back to his indie roots with a minimalist work that carries itself almost entirely through the awesome yet austere visuals and sounds.
Gerry, in all ways, is a film geek film. Not for mass consumption, perhaps, but nonetheless a potent expression for those that like this sort of thing.
The two stars...[Casey Affleck and Matt Damon]...both playing characters named Gerry, wander across the desert for some reason, and if you enjoy watching them on any pretext, you'll probably enjoy this; if you don't, you won't.
