Aardvark

Jenny Slate is drop-dead gorgeous; and that's pretty much the only reason I watched this movie through to the end.

However, I don't get one thing: What does this movie have to do with an aardvark? The only time an aardvark is even related to in the flick is when the two brothers were apparently looking at one at the zoo when they were both young... and I still don't get it.

It's a surrealistic movie that seems to be about isolation for the most part as each charter seems to be dealing with the fact that they are alone in some form or matter.

It's a little too surrealistic for me to the point that I don't know what's going on, which would not be too bad if not for the fact that I found the characters very uninteresting. The characters are played by interesting actors which is the only reason why I was able to hold onto any interest but...

I'm sorry to say, this movie didn't work for me at any level. The cast is strong and the ending is decent, but those are all the positives I can come up with.

The dialogue is terribly stilted and the storyline consistently doesn't seem to know where it wants to go. I would say save yourself the awkward and painful trek here. In a postscript, Jenny Slate's character may be the worst therapist in the history of movies (maybe she missed the classes on therapist/patient boundaries).

I really enjoyed this film and you will too, if you like movies that are not spoon fed to you. For the most part, it follows a pretty simple linear narrative, with occasional 'imaginary' sequences. Unless you are drunk while watching, these will make total sense based on the overall narrative structure.

The acting and directing is very good, especially if you are fan of Jon Hamm and Zachary Quinto.

Overall, it is a refreshing and interesting examination of how mental illness effects a person and those around them. While some people might find the film's themes of loneliness and despair too depressing, this film always keeps things light and moving.

Boring no action absolutely positively no reason to watch this