Review of The End of the Tour (2015) by Facebook U — 08 Aug 2015

Despite excellent performances by Jesse Eisenberg and Jason Segel (a deserving awards contender, to be sure) and great chemistry between them, there's not much else going on here. There's a lot of talking that tries to come across as substantive, but the writing ultimately falls short, and the overall narrative fails to significantly enlighten viewers about its central character.

It's as if the audience is waiting for a payoff that never comes. Perhaps those familiar with the protagonist's work will get more out of this offering, but, for those unacquainted with the material, the result is largely unsatisfying.