Review of Greenberg (2010) by Craig K — 31 Jul 2011
The plot is disappointed and bored, this crappy drama film create characters who gain no sympathy, have no real emotional truth, are the bane of many contemporary films.
This movie is essentially no more than observing Roger's blundering path through life for a couple of weeks - there is no story as such. It certainly isn't a comedy - there is relatively little humour in it, and Ben Stiller's character isn't even slightly funny. His angry schtick reminiscent of Furious in Mystery Men. Greta Gerwig does a complex and unpredictable, but all in all quite sympathetic portrayal of Florence.
The events in the film unfold casually... so casually even the characters don't seem to notice. Birthday dinners, trips to the vet, and even abortions are all treated with the same numb detachment.
This review of Greenberg (2010) was written by Craig K on 31 Jul 2011.
Greenberg has generally received mixed reviews.
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