Flawless indie gem

Rating: 10/10 (3 April 2011)

Win Win is an amazing, near perfect indie sleeper. The whole movie can be summed up in one word: authentic. The characters were not overacted, the plot was fun and believable, and the whole thing felt so real. I know, as a wrestler, about being in cramped gyms, guys cracking jokes that aren't funny, and it was so relatable. It wasn't just relatable to me either. It would be perfect for so many people because it has everything a great movie needs, and it gives off a fun atmosphere from the start. What I was also impressed with were the characters. They were hilarious in simple, subtle ways. Also, Paul Giamatti and Amy Ryan gave incredible, believable performances that you can't help but fall in love with. Also, Bobby Cannavale gave probably one of the funniest performances I've seen in years. And for Alex Shaffer to have never been on film before, he was great. Director/writer Tom McCarthy nailed it again. Win Win is a perfect example of what a family drama/comedy should be: fun, believable, and relatable. This movie was just terrific.