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By: IntelliQ

IntelliQ — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:45:39 +0000

This is one Ive been unable to really form a yay or nay opinion on; it teeters back and forth for me.
On one hand the whole aspect of this plot glorifies the ax-men by using bobblehead Clooney being his usual overly confident “cool” self, yet he does at a few moments of the film show some slight bits of empathy and ends up really being the good guy of the consulting company compared to the lot of them.

No happiness in it either, this thing was dour and depressing. Interesting? Sure. But this is no pursuit of happyness nor does it convey a moral or tie up the story in the end – it just lingers off at the same pace it started at.

Im not saying I hate it, but between 1 and 10, I’d only be able to say it’s a 5. Watchable and semi-interesting.

By: Eliza

Eliza — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:20:48 +0000

Nice review! I saw this movie recently and actually liked it. The acting is solid, and the story is relevant to the present context. There are some really great touching moments on this movie. Overall, this is a pretty entertaining movie.

By: Jessie

Jessie — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 03:59:40 +0000

Jason Reitman did well in casting. Anna Kendrick is amazing. I’ll admit the first movie I saw her in was “Twilight.” She reminded me of Kristen Wiig in “Knocked Up”… all passive aggressive and I loved it. She really shined in “Up in the Air.” She held her own against Clooney and Farmiga nicely.

Vera Farmiga… I just love her. She plays a smart, sexy working woman who can hold her own in this male world that she works in. She emulates so much with a slight look or a tilt of her head. I agree that I always want to see more of her…same as I felt in “The Departed.”

The story at times seems…not predictable but as if you could theorize what comes next. But you’re not quite right. You could be right to a point as to what happens physically but you will be wrong when it comes to how the characters react emotionally. In that sense it kept me on the edge of my chair.

I’m glad this movie is nominated. It seems more comedic than best drama nominees have in the past.

By: Gary

Gary — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:02:57 +0000

It turns out Reitman is a fan of Warren Beattys Shampoo.

By: Gary

Gary — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:01:14 +0000

I Saw it .
I thought it was a very good film .
In the latest issue of Creative Screenwriting magazine which I read after seeing the film,
Reitman explained his reasons for the ending.
I have no problem with it.
I will give you a hint.
turns out is a fan of Warren Beattys Shampoo.

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Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:37:36 +0000

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By: Tim "Cloverfield"

Tim "Cloverfield" — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:43:21 +0000

YES! Thank you for the review! “In Screen Rant we TRUST” This has just assured a couple of tix for us.

By: DrSamBeckett

DrSamBeckett — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:12:25 +0000

I’m really looking forward to this one, will be a nice change of pace from big effects movies.

Clooney is always worth going to see, the guy is in a class of his own, and the smallness of the story appeals to me.

By: Fenix

Fenix — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:33:31 +0000

Ok great, thanks for clearing that up for me Kofi! And yes that weirdness you spoke of in Juno is sorta what came to mind when I was writing that. Extremely awkward scene when I watched that with all my buddies in my dorm… Glad the director decided to leave that out.

By: Rob Keyes

Rob Keyes — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:47:25 +0000

Great review, Kofi!

By: Robyn2

Robyn2 — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:55:51 +0000

Can’t wait to see it, Clooney is perfect for this role, he will definitely get nominated for an Oscar. Though competition (Morgan Freeman, Colin Firth, Daniel Day-Lewis)!
I an rooting for George!

By: John "Kahless" Taylor

John "Kahless" Taylor — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:21:56 +0000

What, no explosions, CGI, heads being decapitated, lasers, aliens, etc…

Sounds good. May have to check it out after Avatar.

By: Gary

Gary — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:13:14 +0000

Seeing This on Saturday .
I expect to enjoy as it as I am one of those who likes his movies shaded in gray .

By: Kofi Outlaw

Kofi Outlaw — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:52:01 +0000

@ Fenix,

You’ll be relieved to know that the relationship is more Father/Daughter or Big brother/little sister. Not at all romantic. It never once felt creepy like that scene in Juno with Ellen Page and Jason Bateman (still gives me the willies).

Vera Farmiga is the love interest. There is a sequence of her, Clooney and Anna Kendrick (the youngster) out together and it definitely is that parents/child or older siblings/younger siblings dynamic.

The steam is saved for the Clooney/Farmiga relationship.

By: Fenix

Fenix — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:03:36 +0000

Great review Kofi, I’ve had my eye on this one ever since I saw the trailer on apple. I enjoy Clooney in most of his roles and I’m sure this won’t be any different. When I saw the trailer it almost felt like it had a Soderburg vibe to it but I could be mistaken. Regardless I will end up catching this. I do wonder about the love interest between Clooney and the youngster. From the previews it just seems strange that these two have a connection even tho (realistically) they are years and years apart. I always find it sort of weird when an older guy has a relationship with such a young woman. Maybe its just me but I could be completely off I just a trailer…

By: SK-47

SK-47 — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:00:02 +0000

Kofi excellent review once again with what seems to be a rewarding film. This surely has my ticket.