Jason Reitman is a stellar director, no doubt about it.

Rating: 8/10 (7 April 2010)

Mr. Clooney, you have finally convinced me of your charm and acting talent. They both are on full display in Up in the Air, and I find myself throughly convinced. I can't picture a single other actor in this role, and that's about as big of a compliment as I can give.
Mr. Reitman, you are now 3 for 3, and that's quite a feat. I'm the biggest Juno fan in the world, and while Up in the Air doesn't eclipse that particular favorite of mine, I still enjoyed it for many of the same reasons. The story is starkly modern, yet I think it will stand the test of time very well. It's melancholy (I do so love melancholy), occasionally uncomfortably honest, and it flows perfectly. Never a dull moment, no glaring flaws, and a cast that brings the best out of the characters. The music is a perfect companion to each scene, enhancing them while never becoming a distraction. Up in the Air is a great movie, and one that I hope to see again very, very soon.