Self important piece of navel gazing

Rating: 3/10 (28 February 2015)

Self examination is not necessarily a bad thing in and of itself. However, Hollywood can typically not be counted on doing it right. As it turns out, this film is not an exception. I suppose the aim was to create an ambitious piece of cinema, steeped in humor and irony, with plenty of material for the star cast to show off their dramatic chops. All actors are trying really hard, not the least Keaton. Try as they might they can't salvage the disjointed script, that is simply a poorly stitched mash up of mediocre and tired dialogue that we have heard many times before: Long winded monologues on the meaning of art? Check. I love New York (as in the only place in the world where you can hear wise ass remarks on the street)? Check. Children telling their parents obvious truths about they failed them? Check. Two hot actresses suddenly making out for no apparent reason? Check. etc,etc,etc......