Unfortunately, I was expecting the best movie of the year, because of all the grand reviews. Instead, I got a somewhat depressing movie that would have been better relegated to my Netflix queue a few months down the road. There was some terrific acting, but I didn't buy the lead character's sudden revelation that his life was for naught. I also didn't buy the little shocker he gets from his "girlfriend." She would not have been so endearing, if that's who (or what) she really was. But as they say, it's just a movie. If you're not expecting too much, you will enjoy it. And you'll get some tips on how to pack your travel bag.