Such a Pleasant Surprise

Rating: 9/10 (17 January 2014)

I had very little (to no) expectations for this film based on the trailer I saw. I expected with a leading cast like Steve Carell and Kristin Wig this would be something light hearted and funny to take in. That being said, I was so pleasantly surprised by what I experienced. It was such a moving, emotional story about life. It struck all the right chords with me. The evolution of Stiller's character through the film was somewhat breathtaking to watch. I left the theatre feeling so bright and inspired by the film. That is the kind of thing one wants to experience when going to the movies. It had been a long time since I had experienced something like that.
This movie was beautifully shot, well acted, and has an absolutely superb soundtrack (supplied mostly by Jose Gonsalez, solo and his band Junip) that just heightened the moments of beauty in the film perfectly. This film is a definite must see in my books.