Surprisingly boring

Rating: 3/10 (1 February 2014)

I had high expectations for this film for many reasons and I was disappointed on every front. I admire some of the previous works of the actors in this film but I cannot say the same for this film. After hearing all the buzz and watching the Golden Globes and Screen Actor's Guild award shows I was sure that I would enjoy this film. I can't tell you how I felt while watching this film waiting for the moments that would validate all the praise that has been heaped on this film, and waiting, and waiting, and waiting. Most of the characters in the film annoyed me to no end, especially the character played by Jennifer Lawrence, and I grew bored with the plot. The only laughs elicited from me came at the expense of another moviegoer who had fallen asleep and snored loudly enough to disturb the whole theater which prompted two people at different points in the movie to wake the gentleman. I would recommend that people think twice about spending their hard earned cash on this one and wait for cable or the DVD release before viewing.