Thank you for the wonderful flight

Rating: 8/10 (18 June 2010)

There is always a solid difference between the terms 'cinema' and 'movie'. Let me explain it in a simple manner. A cinema is a motion picture that not just entertains the viewers but also makes them think about it especially, the story and the characters. Makes them realize that the story, if not realistic is at least understandable, clear and appreciate it whole heartedly. Whereas a movie is also a motion picture which tries to entertain the audience mostly by unrealistic portrayal and innumerable scenes involving a lot of action, sex and cheesy dialogues. It absolutely lacks in a proper storyline or a storyline which can be too complicated to be understood by the viewers. Well to make things clearer with respect to the present aspect, Up in the air, directed by Jason Reitman and starring George Clooney, comes definitely under the category, cinema. Director Reitman has provided us with yet another sensible and realistic work following his Oscar nominated Juno. Easily one of the best pictures produced in 2009, Up in the air revolves around the life and happenings of a single man named Ryan Bingham (George Clooney), who works as an executive agent in a firm that is primarily called upon by other major companies to fire their employees. Ryan is one of the most experienced people in his field of work i.e. firing other people of their jobs. As the title suggests most of the story or at least the basis of the story lies up in the air or simply because Ryan travels a lot across America to tend to his clients. The last time I saw Vera Farmiga in 'the departed', she did not quite catch my attention, but in this case, where she plays the beautiful Alex Goran is definitely commendable and proves to be of worthy note. Natalie Keener depicts her character in a wonderful style as the inexperienced colleague of Ryan Bingham (Clooney). The film consists of a simple storyline which primarily concerns human emotion and relationships. It portrays beautifully the relationships between a brother and a sister, between two colleagues, between a man and a woman etc. George Clooney plays the style and suave executive and gives a memorable performance and so do Vera Farmiga and Jason Beitman. A simple story, excellent screenplay, great editing, appreciable music, wonderful acting and a seamless direction makes Up in the air always remain Up in my heart and mind.