love, love, love this movie
Thoroughly enjoyable dark comedy that keeps you on edge with plot twists and turns. Great cast and performances. Toby Maguire plays a genuinely nice guy who makes bad decisions that have consequences way beyond what you'd expect. It's a downward spiral that gains momentum with every scene. Laura Liney plays the crazy neighbor and delivers an amazing performance that had me cringing more and more with every scene she was in. All in all this was one of the best comedies I've seen in a long time. A beautiful departure form usual hit and (mostly) miss slap stick fare has become so popular. Great for the whole family. Our teenager liked it just as much as we did.
Dark, dark, dark comedy
Tempted to rate this higher because of all the hate it's getting on here. It is a very dark comedy, really bordering on not being a comedy because it's so twisted and tragic. Basically the story of a man who keeps making the wrong decisions, digging himself into a deeper and deeper hole with his ethical misfires. Makes you wonder how the story would have developed with different choices made along the way. Wouldn't recommend if you're looking for Seabiscuit or Spider-Man Tobey Maguire. I've never cared for "TMag" anyway, but Laura Linney is wonderfully insane, and Elizabeth Banks and Dennis Haysbert are excellent in small supporting roles. Worth a viewing even if you wait til DVD release.
Interesting Plot
This movie shows how the tiny things can become HUGE things seeminly overnight. Great dark comedy!! I Would recommend it highly...
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