Exactly What Watching a Movie Should Feel Like

Rating: 10/10 (12 January 2016)

It's late, really late; I just finished the movie and I simply couldn't sleep without writing a review for it. That's how good this is.
We are introduced to Ryan Bingham (George Clooney), who would be just another typical business man, except for the fact that this one works firing people. Traveling became his life, and to do so, he had to put family and relationships in second place. But that's all good for him, that's the life he always wanted. Then, we meet Natalie (Anna Kendrick), a young but wise woman who brings new ideas to the whole firing business. As expected, soon the two have to pair up and work together, and that's when the real fun begins.
Their moments together are just great, and not only can make you laugh, but also make your heart beat faster. Not in a romantic kind of way, obviously, but with emotion. That's the whole point. She has to admit to herself that he has much more experience that she could ever have, and has to sit and listen, even though it's hard for her to do so, but for Ryan, a successful noble man, to do that exactly same thing can be even harder, and to watch him realize that there actually are a bunch of things that a young girl can teach him is a beautiful, touching journey.
Also, Vera Farmiga's character couldn't be greater. She can make anyone who's watching look at women from another point of view, a strong one. Fierce. Add that with a little bit of plot twist and there you have it: a great persona.
Not too slow. Not too long. Not tiring or pointless. This movie takes its time, and makes you feel. Not like most of the movies nowadays, this one can really make you think (and think again, and then one more time) about your whole life and who do you really want to be, what you really want to do. And I feel like that's the purpose of this story. Moreover, perfect dialogues, great acting.
If you're looking for a movie with meaning, real meaning, you have it.
"Do you want the can, sir?"