a slight disappointment

Rating: 7/10 (11 March 2010)

Up In The Air is not a bad film, it just is not as good as I was led to believe.
Jason Reitman, a very gifted new film writer & director has lots of talent, He should have a long successful career ahead of him.
He Directed & co-wrote (with Sheldon Turner), this somewhat clever screenplay based on novel by Walter Krin.
It also has a first rate cast, headed by George Clooney & 2 fine actresses Vera Farninga & Anna Kendrick. All 3 were nominated for Oscars, The 2 actresses definitely deserved there nominations.
There also is some nice scenery & settings.
One gripe I have is that it seemed much longer than it actually was. This was because of a needless weak song score, especially the opening credits, 'My Land is Your Land' should never be done to a rock melody, The song is a patriotic song & should be played & sung as one.
I really doubt there are firms such as depicted in this film. I do not think firing people are done this way.
See this for the acting of the 2 actresses,they are worth viewing.
Ratings: **1/2 (out of 4) 77 points (out of 100) IMDb 7 (out of 10)