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- First reviewNovember 8, 2009
- Last reviewOctober 23, 2010
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2 hours you'll never get back
PostedOctober 23, 2010
ManWhoStaresatDog
from Princeton Junction, NJ
We like smart, "thinking" movies but this one gets a D--. A terrific opening is quickly swamped by a plodding, over-wrought plot, uninspired acting (Bryce Dallas Howard's breakdown on the stairway after her "revelation" is laughable), a lame script, awkward soundtrack and predictable ending. The only remotely evocative scene is during a cooking school blind tasting; proof again that food can be romantic. But overall a poor effort. We write in red letters on this assignment: 'Clint, you're capable of much better!'
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Loved this movie
PostedNovember 15, 2009
ManWhoStaresatDog
from Princeton Junction, NJ
Funny movie. Great acting. The music brings back memories. We loved it. Definitely will see it again. Let the music never die! Only sour note was the very ending -- Duffy's version of Lorraine Ellison's "Stay With Me"? Had to be Janis or even Bette Midler.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Disappointing
PostedNovember 8, 2009
ManWhoStaresatDog
from Princeton Junction, NJ
My wife and I tend to quirky movies or those with strong plots and scripts. Big fans of George Clooney and Kevin Spacey, we were looking forward to seeing this but left unsatisfied and disappointed. Clooney delivers another strong performance; Spacey and Jeff Bridges are good, too.
But overall this movie is a mess. As others have noted, most of the funny lines are in the trailers. Halfway through the plot and filming begin to wander. Perhaps this is intended as a metaphor about the war or a screed against the military generally, but it didn't work. Fifteen minutes from the end we were ready to go but decided to stick it out.
The ending is what you do when you can't come up with a meaningful or touching way to get to the final credits.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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