The script felt tight. The screenplay was thought through. The whole project felt like a labour of love.
I genuinly did not expect this end-result. It blew away all my brief impressions I had prior to the movie. I dismissed it as a movie that can be watched later. Later when there is nothing better to watch. Almost like a pity watching. But oh my, what a pleasant surprise. I'm a sucker for people sitting around a table or in a room , type of movie. And went in with this in mind. What I left with was the most charming experience, It felt like being there with unlikely assemble of characters. In a bygone time.
It has to be said Paul Giamatti absolutely carries this movie. He is more or less the movie - with his portrayal of his character. Every time he is on screen, the movie magic happens and it is immensely entertaining.
I genuinly did not expect this end-result. It blew away all my brief impressions I had prior to the movie. I dismissed it as a movie that can be watched later. Later when there is nothing better to watch. Almost like a pity watching. But oh my, what a pleasant surprise. I'm a sucker for people sitting around a table or in a room , type of movie. And went in with this in mind. What I left with was the most charming experience, It felt like being there with unlikely assemble of characters. In a bygone time.
It has to be said Paul Giamatti absolutely carries this movie. He is more or less the movie - with his portrayal of his character. Every time he is on screen, the movie magic happens and it is immensely entertaining.