The movie centers on eleven-year-old Eli McAllister as he's on his quest to win The Fiesta Cup, a local bowling tournament. Thrown into the tournament, Sean and his family must find a way not to dwell in the past and bowl their best for Eli.
It's overly busy and seems to mask that there's something lacking. Grenier anchors with a nuanced lead performance, but for such a starry cast, the cinematic quality doesn't match up to the talent on screen.
Rather oddly titled for what's basically a sentimental family pic, "Sex, Death and Bowling" mixes numerous formulaic, overfamiliar elements that never quite gel.
