Up in the Air (2009)

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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

1. Kendrick plays one of Bella’s friends in the Twilight films. [↩]

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