There's a fair bit to admire in this film, not least a winning and understated performance from Jeffrey Wright in the lead role. There's plenty of intelligence and humour along the way too courtesy of a razor sharp BAFTA and Oscar winning adapted screenplay. Sadly for me, whilst I understand that the core of this film is that it doesn't fit the stereotypical expectations I felt that the ending of the film was a bit of a cop out at least in terms of the Monk / Coraline relationship. Overall though a funny and thought provoking film that has a genuine freshness to it and that will entertain you.
Review of American Fiction
