I love an oddball quirky indie, when it doesn't try too hard to be an oddball quirky indie. You can pretty much surmise the plot from reading the cover. Jeff (Tobey Maguire) has not been having sex with his wife (Elizabeth Banks). Romantic that he is, he asks her by spelling out the F-word. He confides his problem in a friend (Kerry Washington) listed as "the other fling" on the cover. They are caught by her husband (Ray Liotta) listed as "The Problem" who demands money. His rodent problem leads to other issues which include "The Fling" with the "wacked out" neighbor(Laura Linny). And since there is a guy called "The Fixer" (Dennis Haysbert) you can only guess correctly at this one.
The film had a great plot and the acting was great except for the lead. It was clear the cast was acting rings around Toby Maguire who doesn't have the talent to be a leading man. Similarly this reminded me "Snow White and the Huntsman" where our leading lady stood out like a sore thumb. If you like dark comedies and can stomach another bad performance by Mcguire, go for it.
Parental Guide: F-bomb, sex, brief shot of Elizabeth Banks butt.
The film had a great plot and the acting was great except for the lead. It was clear the cast was acting rings around Toby Maguire who doesn't have the talent to be a leading man. Similarly this reminded me "Snow White and the Huntsman" where our leading lady stood out like a sore thumb. If you like dark comedies and can stomach another bad performance by Mcguire, go for it.
Parental Guide: F-bomb, sex, brief shot of Elizabeth Banks butt.