Rating: R
Movie Release Date: December 4, 2009
DVD Release Date: March 9, 2010
Plot 411: Ryan's job is to fire people and it takes him across the country all year long. When new technology is introduced, he finds himself grounded with the definite possibility of becoming obsolete.
Review: As a one man firing squad, Ryan (George Clooney) is hired by companies to let their employees go. Because of this, he travels the U.S. extensively and is rarely home. He is working his way toward becoming a very distinguished frequent flyer. Ryan likes his life in the air and lives without many connections to people. He is even distant from his family, preferring instead to interact with people he meets briefly while waiting for his plane. Unfortunately for Ryan, a young gun named Natalie (Anna Kendrick) has proposed a new firing system to their boss (played by Jason Bateman). With this system, people like Ryan will be grounded because firing will be done via webcam. This will eliminate the need to fly and decrease overall expenses for the company. Because management is eager to roll this new system out, Ryan is tasked with showing Natalie the ropes of their biz and testing out the new system. On first glance, the concept of this movie is pretty lackluster. Who cares about the implementation of new technology and some guy's attempt to earn frequent flyer points? But, this movie will definitely surprise you. Underneath all the petty superficial stuff is a movie with a real message that'll make you think about your life and make you reevaluate your life choices. As Ryan says, "What's in your backpack?" Depending on where you are in life, I think you'll find Ryan's philosophy either intriguing or completely moronic.
Movie Release Date: December 4, 2009
DVD Release Date: March 9, 2010
Plot 411: Ryan's job is to fire people and it takes him across the country all year long. When new technology is introduced, he finds himself grounded with the definite possibility of becoming obsolete.
Review: As a one man firing squad, Ryan (George Clooney) is hired by companies to let their employees go. Because of this, he travels the U.S. extensively and is rarely home. He is working his way toward becoming a very distinguished frequent flyer. Ryan likes his life in the air and lives without many connections to people. He is even distant from his family, preferring instead to interact with people he meets briefly while waiting for his plane. Unfortunately for Ryan, a young gun named Natalie (Anna Kendrick) has proposed a new firing system to their boss (played by Jason Bateman). With this system, people like Ryan will be grounded because firing will be done via webcam. This will eliminate the need to fly and decrease overall expenses for the company. Because management is eager to roll this new system out, Ryan is tasked with showing Natalie the ropes of their biz and testing out the new system. On first glance, the concept of this movie is pretty lackluster. Who cares about the implementation of new technology and some guy's attempt to earn frequent flyer points? But, this movie will definitely surprise you. Underneath all the petty superficial stuff is a movie with a real message that'll make you think about your life and make you reevaluate your life choices. As Ryan says, "What's in your backpack?" Depending on where you are in life, I think you'll find Ryan's philosophy either intriguing or completely moronic.
Watch It: For its Chinese fortune cookie wisdom about life and the great twist at the end.
Skip It: Because it was Oscar-fare and those flicks are usually pretty boring if you're not into that kinda thing.
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