Tagline: The story of a man ready to make a connection
Starring: George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, Jason Bateman
Summary: Ryan Bingham (George Clooney) and his job as a corporate downsizing expert is placed into jeopardy and as a result, his cherished isolated and baggage-free (both physically and metaphorically) lifestyle comes into question and under threat
5 Words/Phrases: Great use of dry humor in the script; very surprised to see Anna Kendrick in a non-Twilight film1; the two main characters were believable satires; humorous observations about jet-set life; spot-on casting
Most Impressed By: The dynamics between Ryan and Natalie (Anna Kendrick) really added to the film
Least Impressed By: A particular turn in Ryan’s personal life (can’t say anything more without it being a spoiler!)
Comments: I know Clooney is always superb in these roles, but I really loved him as Ryan in this film
Overall Rating: 8.5/10
Kendrick plays one of Bella’s friends in the Twilight films. [↩]
After a crazy and awful week of midterm exams and papers, I am finally home for spring break. Even though I am very glad that I moved away for school, there really is nothing else that is like being at home.
This is what I was greeted with when I stepped through my front door:
A huge hug from my mother
A squirming brother who tried to get away from me when I hugged him (typical!)
Two overexcited dogs who kept licking my face and jumping up and down in their glee
The smell of a home-cooked meal (Italian pork roast with rice, yum)
That, combined with the facts that I rocked my last two exams of the week (note: it IS possible to kick ass on a Chinese exam if you devote your life to studying it the night before!), got to shower in my own bathroom, and got sleep in my own bed in my own room, made for a very, very happy me. It’s so good to be home!
I don’t have anything specific planned for break, but all the free time I have this week probably means I’ll dabble in some crafting. If anyone is interested in another crafting giveaway of mine, it might be a good idea to stay tuned to this blog for the next week or so… just a tip ;)
I don’t get the Food Network at school, so I always watch it if possible when I’m at home. [↩]
In an effort to steer away from complaining about having to study for exams when all I can think about is packing and getting everything in order for me to go home, I thought I’d share this clip. This is quite possibly my favorite commercial ever. Old Spice has a brilliant marketing team!
