
Overview
Genre :
Drama, Comedy, ThrillerRelease Date :
January 20, 2006MPAA Rating :
RDirector :
Richard ShepardStarring :
Pierce Brosnan, Greg Kinnear, Hope Davis, Philip Baker Hall, Adam Scott, Dylan Baker
REVIEWS RATE:
Critics
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“..touching, and ultimately endearing..”
by James Berardinelli [ReelViews]

“..the type of ineffective third-rate con job that, unable to engage its audience in any meaningful manner..”
by Nick Schager [Slant Magazine]

“..still a thoroughly charming, entertaining romp..”
by Rich Cline [Shadows on the Wall]

“..one of those rare mainstream buddy comedies that has both brains and heart..”
by Edward Douglas [Comingsoon]

“..manages to transcend the cliches of its basic plotline on the strength of the character-acting so richly developed by the film's two stars...”
by Francesca Dinglasan [Boxoffice Magazine]

“..it's very amusing just to see Brosnan in this role, but such a thin premise doesn't quite make a whole film..”
by David Mercier [FilmJudge]

“..is solid entertainment through and through and will be worth seeing again and again..”
by Erik Childress [EFilmCritic]

“..has that shiny sheen that quickly fades, yet is still fun while it lasts...”
by Daniel Wible [Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice]

“..Extremely enjoyable, superbly written comedy drama..”
by Matthew Turner [ViewLondon]
“..emerges as a quirky yet commercial commingling of black comedy, seriocomic psychodrama, heart-tugging sudser and buddy-movie farce...”
by Joe Leydon [Variety at Sundance 2005]

“..a lightweight but entertaining black comedy..”
by David Nusair [Reel Film Reviews]
Reviewed by Jean Lowerison [San Diego Metropolitan]
Reviewed by David Denby [The New Yorker]
Reviewed by William Wolf [Wolf Entertainment Guide]











