Movie Review - A Serious Man

Plot - A lot of drama with a few small chuckle moments, centered on Larry Gopnik, a physics professor who watches his life fall the hell apart.
 
If you watch movies because they're well written, have a good score and some nice shots, you'll LOVE this movie. If, like me, you also want the movie to be at least slightly interesting, you should probably pass this one by.

Don't be fooled by this films 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. I spent most of the movie waiting for something to happen while the main character constantly reminded me that he "didn't do anything". Ya, we know.... and we're waiting!

But I didn't give up and my patience was rewarded when things got a little interesting around the 105 minute mark; a mere 60 seconds before the credits rolled.

I won't bore you with an in depth discussion about what "happens" but I will tell you the morale of the story -

Life sucks, and sucks, and sucks some more. Then a small piece of good news comes your way right before you die a horrible horrible death. (Or perhaps just get badly maimed and lose a family member or two).

It was nominated for a BUNCH of awards by people who watched something better on their iPhones during the showing of this film. However, it only managed to pick up a couple of Best Screenplay and a few Best Cinematography awards. Also, one well deserved Virtuoso Award went to the star of the film, Michael Stuhlbarg, presented by some drunk guys at a vodka party.

Suggestion - Do Not Buy this Movie. Rent it if you feel you HAVE to see it. Better yet, go watch it at a friends house!

Runtime: 1 hr. 45 min.
Genre: Drama, Comedy

Theatrical Release: Oct 2, 2009 Wide
US Box Office: $9.2M

Starring: Michael Stuhlbarg, Richard Kind, Fred Melamed, Sari Lennick

Starring: Michael Stuhlbarg, Richard Kind, Fred Melamed, Sari Lennick, Adam Arkin, Amy Landecker, Alan Mandell, Fyvush Finkel, Allen Lewis Rickman, Yelena Shmulenson, Peter Breitmayer, Brent Braunschweig, Simon Helberg, David Kang, Aaron Wolff, Jessica McManus, Ari Hoptman, Michael Tezla, George Wyner, Michael Lerner, Benjamin Portnoe, Jon Kaminski Jr., Ronald Schultz, Raye Birk, Charles Brin, Stephen Park, James Cada, Jane Hammill, Benjy Portnoe

Director: Ethan Coen , Joel Coen

Summer...

We have had a pretty fantastic summer so far. We visited family, went to Zooz, enjoyed a few birthday parties, went hiking, swimming and of course to Canada's Wonderland. I tried Zumba and boxing which I loved but unfortunately I am unable to continue classes at this time. Trinity has gone camping in the backyard, at a trailer qith her best friend and she's at Circle Square Ranch right now for the rest of the week. It's been busy.

And with all the summer fun came struggle. I have been having a hard time sticking to my new healthy lifestyle with all the birthday cake floating around; and the muggy muggy days have encouraged me to stay indoors when I should have been out walking.

Don't you worry about me though... It hasn't been all down hill. I've managed to lose a few more pounds over the last 10 weeks and tomorrow is the final weigh in for our biggest loser challenge at work. (Wish me luck!)

I'm going to come up with some way of being able to join the Y so I can start Zumba classes there and a friend wants me to start running with her in September but I have to save up $80.00 for the running assessment. I have plans. I will get to my goal weight of 150 lbs. I will be able to shop at a regular clothing store rather than a plus size store. It will happen. I will make it happen!