Jan 17, 2024The_Most_Casual_Observer rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Smartly written but imperfect, the 2009 romantic comedy engages in a subtle role reversal, where George Clooney has what would traditionally be a kind of female dramatic arc and Vera Farmiga has what would often be a male part (and whose…
Oct 08, 2022goldfrapp rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Fascinating subject and great cast. You can find book author, Walter Kirn, in several scenes early in the movie. I chuckled when I saw that Ryan's niece, Julie, is played by actress Melanie Lynskey—who guest-roles as 'Rose" in the sitcom,…
Feb 22, 2020N13m4nd rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Ryan does a grim job; he fires people. Businesses call him in to tell people they are no longer needed. But the job doesn't get Ryan down. He is sympathetic but firm, treats people with respect, fires them, and then flies away to the next…
A very good movie with a twist ending; there is far too much use of cutbacks and the use of country music at most points is irritating.
Its well written; the incorporation of mobile devices (Blackberries) and their uses, especially…
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Jun 21, 2019ret2495 rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
May 20, 2019iloveseaotters rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
(Review updated 11/30/22)
Although I didn't really like it the first time around, the second viewing was a little better. Not a great movie but it has some good moments and I really like George Clooney and Anna Kendrick. Watching this…
Apr 19, 2019LoriVirginia rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
Tedious, depressing film mainly about people losing their jobs and their reactions to being let go. There were some scenes in the film worth watching, however. I enjoyed the speech about "co-pilots".
Sep 18, 2017Nursebob rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Fear of commitment vies with our innate need for human contact in Jason Reitman’s multiple award-winning—including six Oscar nominations—romantic comedy with a bitter sting. Taking what could have been a classic chick-flick premise,…
Dec 25, 2016Stratified_nomad rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Even though it was released more than 6 years ago, Up in the Air is still a relevant and quietly resonant film. It centers around around Ryan Bingham (Clooney): a smug, but likable professional personnel downsizer who lives for travel…
May 30, 2015Mayrock rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
This is a film I recommend with caveats. First, what I thought the story had going for it: some endearing characters, terrific acting, and an engaging plot. However, my major beef with this movie lies with the filmmaker's editorial voice.…
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NewYorkViews
Dec 09, 2014NewYorkViews rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This was not a fast paced, or big screen film, but more like a European foreign film style about upscale despair--where a USA well-dressed traveling consultant (played by actor George Clooney) all day lays off people at businesses around…
Great movie. Unfortunately, the disc started skipping after about an hour and it was hard to watch.
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Quimeras
May 07, 2013Quimeras rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
While the story centers on the professional duties of Clooney’s character, “Up in the Air” is anything but monotonous. There is enough character development and subplots to make this movie rather effective. All in all, the film has a…
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