A fun picture with a lot to like about it, but paper-thin. The problem is there's no real obstacles. Charlie wants money, he gets money. He want out of hot water with his philandering, he gets out. Whatever Charlie wants, Charlie gets. Doesn't make for great drama or depth of character. It feels like an extended episode of a TV show. It feels like Sorkin has been doing TV too long.
The best part of this film is Hoffman, steals every scene he's in as usual and that's no small feat up against Hanks. Best as a rental.
It's not a bad film by any means, just not much too it. Cotton candy gone as soon as you leave the theater. Trying to make my tenth line, sprinting for the finish here. Puffing and out of breath.
The best part of this film is Hoffman, steals every scene he's in as usual and that's no small feat up against Hanks. Best as a rental.
It's not a bad film by any means, just not much too it. Cotton candy gone as soon as you leave the theater. Trying to make my tenth line, sprinting for the finish here. Puffing and out of breath.