Surprisingly good and even better than expected

Rating: 8/10 (13 August 2018)

I hadn't seen any movie fully until this one, which I watched with my wife, and it didn't disappoint. I'm going through job security pains and the topic of this film really struck a chord with me.
Clooney played the main character brilliantly and realistically as the movie had anything BUT a Hollywood ending. He plays a professional who has to tell workers that they're getting fired or laid off and deal with their reactions. Reports say production invited real people who'd been fired or let go from their jobs, and around 100 responded, from which around 22 were put in the movie. Despite the glamour of always being in nice hotels and business class, the job shows itself to be isolating and anti-relationship, as Ryan seems to just go from fling to fling with no commitment whatsoever. I'm sure there are people like this in the world, and this film taught that yes, despite life meaning nothing, it's more bearable with a co-pilot.
I highly recommend this film and might even watch it again.