Watch Went to Coney Island on a Mission From God ... Be Back by Five

Went to Coney Island on a Mission From God ... Be Back by Five is a 1998 movie directed by Richard Schenkman and written by Schenkman and Jon Cryer. The movie stars Cryer as Daniel, a man in his thirties who reunites with his childhood friend, Stan (Rick Stear), after ten years of being apart. The movie begins with Daniel and Stan meeting again by chance on a New York City subway train. They are both surprised to see each other, but quickly embrace and catch up on ten years of lost time. Stan tells Daniel about his current job as a teacher, while Daniel reveals his recent breakup with his girlfriend.

After spending the day catching up and reminiscing about their childhood memories, the two friends decide to take a trip to Coney Island. They make a promise to each other, that they will be back home by five o'clock that day. However, they soon find themselves on an unexpected mission to find a child they both knew when they were younger.

Throughout the movie, the audience follows Daniel and Stan as they search for the missing child, named Brooklyn, at different locations in Coney Island. They talk to various people who may know something about where Brooklyn is, including a fortune teller, drug addicts, and a retired police officer.

Along the way, the friends also run into Ione Skye's character, who is a woman they both knew from their childhood. Skye's character, Karen, is homeless and struggling with addiction, and the friends are surprised to see her in her current state. Karen is also a key character in the story, as she helps Daniel and Stan find Brooklyn and leads them to a surprising discovery.

The performances in the movie are solid, with Cryer and Stear giving heartfelt and believable performances as lifelong friends who have reunited after a decade apart. Skye is also impressive in her role as Karen, portraying the struggles of addiction and homelessness with sensitivity and authenticity.

The cinematography of the movie is also noteworthy, as the film takes place almost entirely in Coney Island. The movie captures the essence of the iconic New York City location, showcasing the boardwalk, amusement park, and beach. The use of color in the movie is also striking, with the vibrant hues of the carnival rides contrasting with the darker, more somber tones of some of the scenes.

Overall, Went to Coney Island on a Mission From God ... Be Back by Five is a touching story of friendship and the power of childhood memories. The movie explores themes of love, loss, and redemption, and is a must-watch for anyone interested in indie films that tell human stories with heart and soul.

Went to Coney Island on a Mission From God ... Be Back by Five is a 1998 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes.