jason reitman=awesome

Rating: 9/10 (5 March 2010)

UP IN THE AIR Jason Reitman , the director of Juno and Thank You for Smoking is back, with a bang. Up in the Air is definitely one of the best movies of the year. In a line, the movie talks about the protagonists' emotional transformation in our 'disconnected' society.
George Clooney, in one word is spectacular. He plays the role of Ryan Bingham, who fires people for a living. He is also a motivational speaker, who talks people out of relationships, who doesn't buy the whole idea of relationships and marriages. He travels 322 days a year and his life is basically, "Up in the air". Vera Flaminga is his soul-mate , who happens to meet him , given the two being frequent flyers. She does a brilliant job. The movie is about, what happens to their lives. Might sound simple, but trust me, it is so unpredictable. After he meets his soul-mate he wonders if it's time to give up what he believes. Right when everything is perfect and he is ready to make the connection, he discovers that it is not to be. In the end, he is overcome with disappointment, which leaves the viewer startled.
Also noteworthy is Anna Kendrick's role as Natalie Keener.The screenplay is so brilliant, it just takes your breath away. Importantly, it is funny and takes an ambiguous view of Ryan Bingham's feelings and emotions. I was told the movie is based on a novel by Walter Kirn. The movie scores in all the departments. With flawless screenplay, acting, direction, cinematography, the movie is definitely up and running for the Oscars. One of George Clooney's and Jason Reitman's finest.
My Rating:4.5 on 5 . A definite watch.