Best movie I've seen this year.

Rating: 10/10 (12 December 2014)

I hesitate to even write a review of this movie. I feel that my inability to write to the standards of all the internet armchair movie critics out there may cause people to focus more on my (lack of) writing prowess and ignore the fact that this is an amazing film. In spite of my hesitation, this film moved me and inspired me to put my thoughts out into the ether; so, I guess I'll just have to take my chances.
I will start by saying that I think this movie reaches guys more than women. Not that it's necessarily a "Man Movie" but the main character is a man and the film is essentially about his struggle. Men will identify with it. I, specifically, identified with the character. Not because I've ever been a movie star or that I've even tried to challenge the world to take me seriously... but because I've had to deal with the humbling feat of dealing with, falling victim to, and eventually overcoming my own ego; as I think most men of a certain age have.
The depiction of Keaton's character realizing that his whole struggle of self discovery was really just his ego's way of tricking him, talking him into buying more of his own B.S. It was a kick in the balls to my manhood, as I saw my own failings and egocentric behavior in Keaton's. It was touching, heart wrenching, hilarious, humiliating, and uplifting to share in his experience on screen. Like I said... guys will get it more than women. My girlfriend like the movie, but not nearly as much as I. But what does she know? She's just a girl and has never been a movie star.