In an attempt to stick with my less is more theory this year, I’m going to give this my heart-felt earnest attempt to write a brief review of the film mentioned in today’s blog title. The film has been nominated for six Golden Globe awards this year, to include, best film:
I loved this film. I think it was well written, well performed, and the cinematic direction was simply superb. Speaking of cinema direction, this is Jason Reitman’s third film and similar to both Juno and Thank You For Smoking, Up In The Air also cleverly taps into specific cultural aspects of the contemporary zeitgeist. The film has just the right amount of ingredients to appeal to the mainstream population, but… hello? This is a Neve Black review, so obviously the film is also quirky as hell, which appeals to the not-so-mainstream and die-hard film snobbies of the world. Cinematic brilliance. I think George Clooney was born to play the role of the protagonist. And in my opinion this was his best performance, thus far.
What more can I say about this not to be missed film? Don’t miss it. The movie will make you laugh, cry and more importantly it will make you think.
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Quirky is good, as are the two movies you mention. I’ll have to check Up In The Air out!
Cool. I think you’ll like the film, Craig. Be sure to let me know what your thoughts are if you go, okay?
Looks interesting. “We are not swans” - lol. I’ll keep an eye out for it when it crosses the Atlantic.
Hi Janine,
I think you’d like the film. I really didn’t think I’d like it as much as I did. It’s not Neve Black perfect as far as favorite films goes, because I’m rather picky, but..the subject matter is quite timely and the profound message found within the film was layered on multiple levels. Brilliant!
Anything with George!!!
Yes. You’re so right, Gina. :-))
I went to college with the guy who wrote the original book! Curious to see how it plays out in film :-).
Oh Donna,
Wait. Isn’t that the beginning of song?
I love this story. I know you’re taking a hiatus from the internet and working on your second novel, but boy, I’d love for you to post this story on your blog. I think it’s fabulous and so fascinating. Plus, it’s great to hear that other writers that I know, know writers that have sold their work to hollywood producers which are being nominated for Academy Awards!…. goose pimples galore are covering my body as I type this, you know…. :-))
p.s. I think you’ll enjoy the film.