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Engaging and endearing story of the man who chartered the first new bank in Great Britain in over 350 years. Take out greed, the need for Government bail outs, and the stuffy long-time privileged insider aspect of British banks, and add in a local business leader's mission to start a non-profit bank to help his local community economy thrive, and you have a great feel-good story to off-set at least a bit of the negative image for which banks have earned for years.

Never pretends to be something it isn't, just an example of good intentions brought to fruition by some good people. Nice Holiday surprise that maintains a light touch, and avoids manipulative cliche' movie touches too often applied in some films.

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Unfinished Business starts off as an underdog David v. Goliath story, but takes roads less traveled. Along the way, protagonist family back-fill gives more depth to the story, smartly avoiding typical movie cliches. This is where one gets more involved, and things get more interesting with added atypical story diversions.

Humor underlines the entire film, with a few laugh out loud moments one would expect with the three main actors headlined by Vince Vaughn.

The ensemble cast members are exceptional in their subtle characterizations. Unique notable performances abound by the featured and day player actors, each contributing top shelf performances when in frame (one also when not in frame actually but that reference will make sense once you see the film).

Just an aside this is not a film for youngsters to watch. R rated material sprinkled in several scenes and overall this film is targeted towards middle-aged audiences. Refreshing but still provides some lower brow schtick humor moments too.

The unique blend of events and side roads this story takes is one if its endearing qualities. It IS a feel good film too, so enjoy this subtly quirky ride - a business trip to remember of a man balancing his sincere desire to balance career family and starting a new business, while chasing a big "must-win" business deal with his eccentric ad hoc sales team in tow.

Enjoy!

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This film will be a front-runner in the Oscars. Giamatti, Sessa & Da'Vine Outstanding and should be nominated. Runaway winner as Best Film of 2013 regardless of Oscar outcomes, so do NOT miss this film.

One of Giamatti's finest performances - refreshingly understated - bravo Paul 👏. Deserves Best Actor in Leading Role 🙏.

In addition, Deerfield Academy student Dominic Sessa got this, his first movie role, via on campus auditions - an amazing discovery and performance that is worthy of Oscar attention.

Ensemble cast highly competent, including a spotlight supporting performance by Da'Vine Joy Randolph who is the favorite and most likely of the cast members to win an Oscar.

Period film circa 1970/71 set in the land of New England Prep Schools. Messaging positive and the film safe for adolescents and older. Covers a lot of emotional and psychological territory. Like to see this film come in with at least 4 awards nominations including one for the brilliant Screenplay by David Hemingson.

Highly recommended!

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