Wednesday, December 16, 2009

UP IN THE AIR




Drama

PRINCIPAL CAST MEMBERS
George Clooney: Ryan Bingham, a “Termination Facilitator”
Vera Farmiga: seasoned business traveler Alex Goran
Jason Bateman: Ryan’s boss Craig Gregory
Anna Kendrick: twenty-something new-hire Natalie Keener
Amy Morton: Ryan's older sister Kara
Melanie Lynskey: Ryan's younger sister and bride-to-be Julie
Danny McBride: groom-to-be Jim Miller

REVIEW
This film is somewhat difficult to categorize given that there are elements of a romantic comedy along with some serious drama what with the impact Bingham has on “real people”. Consequently there are some smart witty lines along with some very sombre ones.

Crisp editing keeps things moving at a good clip and there are great performances by all three principals although Clooney is the best: he does not seem to be acting so much as just being himself. The role is tailor-made for him.

CLASSIFICATION
for language and some sexual content.

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