The first movie of 2011 that I can wholeheartedly give two thumbs up and say "GO SEE IT!" is this pleasant little surprise:
I enjoyed a matinee of this at my favorite vintage 3-screen theater around the corner from my apartment last weekend. I went in with absolutely no expectations and left amazed at how much I LOVED this movie that most people I've mentioned it to do not even know exists.
Win Win is about a struggling attorney, Mike Flaherty (Paul Giamatti), who volunteers as a high school wrestling coach. He stumbles across a star athlete through some questionable business dealings while trying to support his family. Naturally, as things are going well, the boy's mother shows up from rehab, which threatens to mess up everything. In the midst of heavier themes like abandonment and integrity, this movie is really funny. I "lol-ed" many times. The characters are rich and likeable (most of them) and the performances are impressive. I 100% recommend this one.
(And if my strong recommendation and the trailer weren't enough to make this your movie choice for the weekend, it is currently the HIGHEST RATED movie in theaters according to Rotten Tomatoes with 94%. Niiiice.)
Let me know your thoughts after you watch it. :-)
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YES...An Inspirational Sports Movie...one of my favorite genres. You've convinced me. I'm making plans to see it right now. Love you!
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Paul Giamatti has always creeped me out a little... but you are one of a few people who have recommended this movie, and so I shall see it.
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