Review of Solitary Man (2009) by Tami W — 12 Sep 2010

Ultimately what makes this movie work is Douglas's ability to make Ben a real person. This is a person we all seem to know in life. He is out for himself, yet he is sort of guilty about it and tries to make amends with those around him. He has real problems, but he functions within society to an extent that allows him to get through the days. The ending to this movie is very satisfactory and I am not spoiling anything by revealing that it isn't some tidy neat package with a bow, which I was scared was coming with about 10 minutes left.

Solitary Man is an intimate journey into the recesses of its main characters mind. It is an entertaining and thought provoking film that should not be missed.