Review of Greenberg (2010) by Cynthia S — 11 Nov 2010

I was looking forward to seeing this movie, because I normally like Ben Stiller movies. BUT this movie was not his best. Not horrible to me, but not great either. I didn't care for the character that Stiller played, sort of an out of touch jerk.

Granted his character had just come from having a mental breakdown, but aside from a few jokes, the movie had this sort of sullen, dark and depressing undertone to it that didn't allow me to fully embrace it.

That said, however, I'll give it a few credits for not going the Hollywood formula of the day and just having crude jokes and bathroom humor. Still if you are looking for a bright cheery comedy I'd look elsewhere.