Win Win (Blu-ray) (2011)
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| Director: | Thomas Mccarthy |
| Actors: | Paul Giamatti, Amy Ryan, Bobby Cannavale, Jeffrey Tambor, Burt Young, Melanie Lynskey, Alex Shaffer, Margo Martindale |
Tom McCarthy, acclaimed writer/director of The Visitor and The Station Agent, once again explores the depths and nuances of human relationships in his new film about the allegiances and bonds between unlikely characters.
Disheartened attorney Mike Flaherty (Paul Giamatti), who moonlights as a high school wrestling coach, stumbles across a star athlete through some questionable business dealings while trying to support his family. Just as it looks like he will get a double payday, the boy's mother shows up fresh from rehab and flat broke, threatening to derail everything. McCarthy's deft touch with balancing drama and comedy, broken hearts and poignant humanity is at play in Win Win.
| Status: | QuickPick |
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| Run time: | 106mins |
| Origin: | UNITED STATES |
| Aspect Ratio: | 16:9 |
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Member Reviews (6)
6 Member
Reviews
peppaspetals
says
A wonderfully understated movie of the trails of being financially strained and trying to support one's family. And how something as small as winning at a school wrestling contest can bring hope and laughter.
Bron
says
This is a heartwarming human drama with a good dose of dry wit thrown in to make it an easy and enjoyable movie to watch. I thought the performances all round were excellent - Paul Giamatti is always good, Amy Ryan as his tough-minded/soft-hearted wife is admirable, and I especially liked the laconic performance of young Alex Shaffter - he gave a very vulnerable yet strong performance. I found all the characters very amusing and likeable. Highly recommended!
veee79
says
was bored out of my skull
Movie Reviewer
says
Not a bad movie, but it could have been much better. The story line needed improvement and the budget nature of the movie showed through. The acting demonstrated that athletes do not make the best actors, as Alex showed throughout the movie.
Minxi
says
Not bad but I found Paul Giamatti's character very unlikable.
Me!
says
Decent moving, wasn't dull but wasn't ground breaking either. 3/5