With Paul Dano starring in this offbeat comedy with such notable stars as Ed Asner, Jane Alexander, John Goodman and Zooey Deschanel you know this movie will be pretty good. To be honest, its not much of a comedy, its more sad than anything. Paul plays a 28 year old mattress salesman who is trying to adopt a baby from China. Zooey plays the daughter of a rich man (Goodman) who is pampered and has not idea what she wants out of life. The two meet and hit it off. From there the movie moves very slowly toward a very predictable ending. Then there is the strange homeless man that is stalking Paul for apparently no reason at all. That was kinda disturbing. However it was about the only unexpected surprise in the movie when I finally figured out who he was and what he was doing. So, not very funny, kinda slow, but it was kinda entertaining in that I wanted to know what was going to happen next so I kept watching. Rated 3 of 5 for some entertainment value.Read full review
An odd mix of characters and actors combined with just as odd a story line. Yet somehow it all seems to mesh into a coherent and moving take.
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I love the chemistry between the two. How they are so themselves and content with that. I also love that the family is so open to his idea of adoption, being single and so young; but clearly true to his heart. He shows he cares.
The movie is very good. 👌😏
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I love this actress and everything she chooses is somehow quirky and interesting. This is not a hollywood formula movie even though it's boy gets girl, boy loses girl, boy ... no spoilers here. If you like her other movies, you'll like this one. Interesting for sure.
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