About 35 years too late

Rating: 10/10 (19 June 2010)

I just wish that I had seen this marvelous movie about 35 years before I did. I think I might have lived my life much differently had I heard the life philosophy that George Clooney's character (Ryan Bingham) espouses near the beginning of the movie. It makes perfect sense. Too late for me now, that's for sure but for all of you unattached 20-somethings out there, play close attention. The writing is excellent in this movie and all of the actors are quite good as well. I particularly enjoyed Vera Farmiga's character of Alex Goran. She moves from one world to another seamlessly and I could almost place myself in her shoes as she works her magic. George Clooney is great as usual, quite a bit lighter than he was in Michael Clayton most of the time. Anna Kendrick's character is a little too predictable but that was the way the part was written so I don't blame her. Surprise ending I doubt anyone can see coming. One of my all-time favorite movies.