Harken Back to the Olden Days of BlockBuster

Rating: 7/10 (22 March 2016)

If you ever coveted a copy of "Dress for Success" as your personal Bible or were captivated by a critical analysis of Whitney Houston or Huey Lewis's artistic efforts, this is a definitive moment captured on celluloid.
Christian Bale of "Little Women" fame ascends a slight departure from the loving, kind, gentle soul but retains that "I Want to Fit In!" at any cost mentality in this role. I hailed all those many stereotypes, defiled in every scene and found the character hilarious.
Yes, he felt trapped and subjected to lower life forms while comparing watermarks on business cards and the ability to obtain the rare reservation at the latest Phenom restaurant. Who wouldn't lose their mind in this shallow, chasing shadows, meaningless existence? Here, we have an exceptionally sensitive and caring soul who just cannot bear one more moment of the herd mentality and cracks under pressure.
This was a divine commercial for Men's beauty products and regimen to achieve the look of perfection and charm. Such an erudite perspective of a clandestine approach to coping in the material world. Albeit, an unusual take that leaves one gasping for air, but perhaps for naught.
An additional viewing to appropriately review this title is required, but taking chances never did anyone much harm hence, this effort. I found the direction remarkable and parlayed many layers of complexity beyond shallow characters. The color schemes, pacing, scene caressing and framing compiled the true stars of this show.
High recommend for Christian fans, he is absolutely gorgeous, stunning, beautiful and full of promise. Jared Leto has an infinitesimal role yet memorable. Prepare for fantasy blood and gore and the pen-ultimate career of "Murders and Executions".