And I'm quoting Netflix: "An endearing slice of life that centers on an unraveling English professor (Michael Douglas) forced to confront his writer's block, fear of aging and irresponsibility as he watches a student (Tobey Maguire) surpass him. Douglas and cast give powerfully realistic performances in this poignant dramedy. Steven Kloves copped an Oscar nod for his faithful adaptation of Michael Chabon's novel."
Wow. What a cast. Michael Douglas, Tobey Maguire, RDJR, and Frances Mcdormand, to name a few. This is gonna be great.
NOT.
Thought number 1, if this is a "faithful adaptation of Michael Chabon's novel," then Michael Chabon's novel is the dullest book ever published.
Thought number 2, how is it possible to make a film with so many likable people, and somehow fail to end up with one single likable character????? Even our hero was completely, well, boring.
What a complete snoozer. If you rent this one, save yourself 90 minutes of time and stop watching after Tobey shoots the blind dog and stuffs him in the trunk. You'll have hit the high notes and can still work in a nice romantic comedy.
This one is a 4 - which rhymes with "snore".
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