shayup
Joined Jan 2006
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I like Alexander Payne's style of movie making but I can't help think that this type of movie has been done before. What comes to mind is "Diminished Capacity" with Alan Alda and Matthew Broderick several years before. You swap out Nebraska for Chicago and a valuable baseball card instead of a sweepstakes letter and it's almost identical. Even the music that flows through seems the same. The black and white format doesn't add much to the movie either. Not one of Payne's best for certain.
Cannot believe the hype for this film. I could not wait to get out of the theater. The story took forever to develop and there was not a likable or believable character in the entire film. Bradley Cooper continues his annoying Silver Lining Playbook schtick by yelling and screaming and overacting. A good Louis Ck performance was a bonus. Good 70's songs and some great Duke Ellington recording were about the only positive thing I can say about this film. I would recommend about 8 other films over this one if you are interested in films for the award season. This film should not even be mentioned in the same breath as 12 years as a slave..
This is one of those quiet, well made movies that usually don't make any money. However, it makes you think. It makes you think about your life, what you have to be thankful for and how life's events dictate how you feel about yourself. This is a very well written, clever, idealistic script by Joshua Goldin. He also does a great job in directing it. I hope that this movie gets the opportunity for wide release sometime soon.
Matthew Broderick plays the title role and it's his best role in a very long time, probably since Election. He finally has an opportunity to explore a character and his transformation from pessimist to optimist is quite enjoyable as well as touching to witness. He is surrounded by a great supporting cast, Sanna Lathan, who is a beautiful and strong Sengalese woman he is touched by. Also, Jodelle Ferland, who has such terrific chemistry with Broderick that it's a such a joy to watch their scenes.
I highly recommend this movie.
Matthew Broderick plays the title role and it's his best role in a very long time, probably since Election. He finally has an opportunity to explore a character and his transformation from pessimist to optimist is quite enjoyable as well as touching to witness. He is surrounded by a great supporting cast, Sanna Lathan, who is a beautiful and strong Sengalese woman he is touched by. Also, Jodelle Ferland, who has such terrific chemistry with Broderick that it's a such a joy to watch their scenes.
I highly recommend this movie.