Wednesday, December 23, 2009
ODYSSEY
Today's movie was Sam Mendes'
A young unmarried couple get pregnant and are suddenly jolted into reality. Thirty-somethings, they haven't yet stabilized their lives. They live like they are still students.
They embark on a trip to visit old friends and relatives to see what their lives should be like.
This is a comedy so they hit some pretty funny stereotypes along the way.
This film was slammed by many for its condescending and politically incorrect point of view. Boy. I love it for that.
It doesn't bow before anyone or kiss their asses.
The story arc is also very interesting. As the trip proceeds the comedy eventually calms down and reality enters. The last third of the film is dead serious and very touching.
John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph are the couple. They meet up with his Jeff Daniels, Alison Janney, Maggy Gyllenhaal and others. Great episodic story telling.
I enjoyed this film very much and would be happy to see it again.
That makes it a 4 out of Netflix5.
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