Schwimmer tries too hard too. But the film has some interesting qualities in spite of this. He comes of age and his old self dies. This happens to others in the film as well as one friend marries, another has a marital crisis, and both love interests try to move on with their lives. This is a film about growing and moving forward.
Reeves utilizes several interesting techniques here.
One of the most startling is his use of silence. Reeves isn't afraid to let the film be devoid of sound completely at times. It has a startling impact. If only Reeves had as much success visually. The film usually does little to draw us in using optical devices.