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Waste of time

Memorable, crazy movie

Excellent but underrated film

A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.

An unexpected surprise....in some ways the material was too good for Jack Black (he just doesn't possess the emotional nuance needed for a role like this)...but several of the cast were A+...the film deals with some very hefty themes with deft and wit....and can only be faulted for glibness at times, particularly the ending. Nonetheless, this is destined to become a classic in time....despite it's failings, it earns a place in the "Marty" pantheon of human dramas. PS; for those who can't do Jack Black, his performance here is actually pretty good.

This is a comedy that is quite funny then things twist to a more serious mode but it's still incisively funny when it's dark.A small town is planning a high school reunion. Jack Black plays a guy who wants to get the popular kid from high school to attend. James Marsden plays the actor who made a national commercial on TV. Jack Black plays an annoying character but only he can make it acceptable and funny in a Shallow Hal kind of way. Could easily have been painful but somehow it isn't. James Marsden is very good - he plays strung out and washed out very well. It is good to see how actors can act beyond the action superhero or rom com roles.Some commentary about the small town guy making big but not really making it, high school vs adult hood, marriage and forgiveness. Things work out quite well and there is a proper wedding unlike some other indie movies.Different enough to be watchable.

First off, the movie is not for everyone. It touches upon topics that some people are uncomfortable with. It is not for the ultra-conservative. I knew nothing about this movie going in. I, like a lot of people, expected a typical Jack Black comedy. But this was not that. It was more of a comedy/drama. It was different. I was surprised, uncomfortable, completely intrigued and even quite moved. By the end of the movie I turned to my husband and said: I really loved this movie (he didn't share my opinion). I rarely review anything, but I enjoyed the movie so much, and I felt the ratings didn't do it justice. (Possible spoilers) The movie centers around a married man who goes to LA in search of an actor - a guy he went to high school with (who was the most popular kid in school) to get him to come to the 20 year high school reunion (because he believes if he comes everyone else will come). It starts off sounding like it's going to be a silly, fun movie but it's not that at all. Events occur, leading to lies, leading to more lies, leading to an unhealthy obsession that climaxes with an important lesson learned. You must watch this movie with an open mind and without labeling it or comparing it to any previous works by the actors. Just enjoy it for what it is. A different type of a movie. If I had to think of a movie that came close to the kind of movie this was, I would say American Beauty (although this movie is a lot lighter).

One of the WORST movies I've seen in quite some time - didn't hold my interest from the beginning. Jack Black's character was totally unlikeable & I didn't care if he ever made it to the popular list. I gave up even attempting to watch this when the two men began kissing, cut it off & walked away. The rest of the characters in the film were flat & unreal. The whole tone of the film was sheer desperation. Nobody liked Dan in high school & 20 years later, they still didn't like him. It was painful to watch. I tried, but I can't find a single redeeming feature. Jack Black should stick to cartoon voice-overs. Save yourself the time, don't even bother with this one.