A Cool, Dry Place

Its heart is in the right place, but this sweet drama just doesn't build enough true drama from its slender premise. That said, it's not bad enough to merit the kind of stealth release its studio has imposed on it. Big-city trial lawyer Russ Durrell (Vince Vaughn) has taken a detour from the rat race, but not a voluntary one: The abrupt departure of his wife Kate (Monica Potter) 18 months ago left him saddled with mischievous preschooler Calvin (Bobby Moat), and Russ's corporate law firm gave him the boot when he started spending more time rearing his boy than billing clients. A college buddy steps in and gives Russ a job at his firm, but small-town life frustrates...