Yes, Yes!

Rating: Null/10 (19 April 2011)

If you liked Tom McCarthys other two movies - "The Station Agent" and "The Visitor" you'll like this as well. Of the three movies I liked this the best. It's not as quirky as The Station Agent and it doesn't have the serious turn that The Visitor has. What it does have is a comfortable ease: it just seems very real. The characters are written and acted well; there isn't a false note in the story. The only character that could have been fleshed out a little more was Kyle's mom Cindy.
I couldn't imagine a better actor for the roll of Mike than Paul Giamatti. You Know the downtrodden everyman characters he plays so well. Mike is just trying to do the best he knows how for his family and his life. Bobby Cannavale plays his good friend Terry with a quirky verve that fun to watch. Amy Ryan as Mike's wife Jackie is no nonsense solid support and quite funny as well. New guy Alex Shaffer as Kyle was a quiet revelation and a good wrestler too.
If you're looking to give your eyes a CGI rest, come down to earth and see Win Win.