What's all the hype about?

Rating: 4/10 (26 January 2007)

I bought this movie on eBay when it became available because everyone that I asked said that the movie was "just wonderful". I guess I ain't everyone. Now I see that it is actually up for a best picture. Give me a break! While it is true there is some decent acting in the film, I cant remember another film where I just wanted to just bitch-slap the lot of 'em. Well, except the little girl maybe. I didn't find the story to be believable and I dunno, I don't think the idea of a heroine snorting, sexually crazed, grandpa sharing a room with an eight year old very appealing. I do like both Greg Kinnear and Steve Carelle and they both did a fair enough job with the material put before them but overall, I really didn't need to see this and it is no where near as good as the hype!