A Serenity Sandwich with a side of Tension Chowder.

Rating: 7/10 (27 December 2014)

WARNING: Do not bring crunchy snacks to this movie.
This movie is damn quiet. Like a Sunday afternoon in 1985. It allowed us to listen to what wasn't being said between the characters, creating genuine moments, and allowing the viewer to share the discomfort of the characters.
Despite the cast, and because of the cast, it really worked. It could have become a blatant race for an Oscar, but instead the actors brought honest performances.
Channing Tatum's recent string of fluffy roles didn't prepare us for the nuanced and powerful performance he was able to deliver. He had few lines of dialogue, but he was still able to communicate his emotions with mature subtlety.
For the role of John DuPont, Steve Carell was able to suppress his usual outlandish persona, and because you know that he is withholding that level of energy under a rigid composure, it adds to the quiet accumulation of frustration of John's character.
Who wouldn't go see this movie, based on the cast. But at least this time, they'll be treated to a great piece of work.