Genre: Drama, Comedy
Theatrical Release: Mar 26, 2010 Wide
Synopsis: Greenberg brings actor Ben Stiller together with Academy Award-nominated writer/director Noah Baumbach ("The Squid and the Whale") to tell the funny... Greenberg brings actor Ben Stiller together with Academy Award-nominated writer/director Noah Baumbach ("The Squid and the Whale") to tell the funny and moving tale of Roger Greenberg. Focus Features releases Greenberg in select cities on March 12th, 2010.
Roger Greenberg (Ben Stiller), single, fortyish and at a crossroads in his life, finds himself in Los Angeles, house-sitting for six weeks for his more successful/married-with-children brother. In search of a place to restart his life, Greenberg tries to reconnect with old friends including his former bandmate Ivan (Rhys Ifans). But old friends aren't necessarily still best friends, and Greenberg soon finds himself spending more and more time with his brother's personal assistant Florence (Greta Gerwig), an aspiring singer and also something of a lost soul. Despite his best attempts not to be drawn in, Greenberg and Florence manage to forge a connection, and Greenberg realizes he may at last have found a reason to be happy.
Starring: Ben Stiller, Greta Gerwig, Rhys Ifans, Jennifer Jason Leigh
Director: Noah Baumbach
Screenwriter: Noah Baumbach
Studio: Focus Features
Theatrical Release: Mar 26, 2010 Wide
Synopsis: Greenberg brings actor Ben Stiller together with Academy Award-nominated writer/director Noah Baumbach ("The Squid and the Whale") to tell the funny... Greenberg brings actor Ben Stiller together with Academy Award-nominated writer/director Noah Baumbach ("The Squid and the Whale") to tell the funny and moving tale of Roger Greenberg. Focus Features releases Greenberg in select cities on March 12th, 2010.
Roger Greenberg (Ben Stiller), single, fortyish and at a crossroads in his life, finds himself in Los Angeles, house-sitting for six weeks for his more successful/married-with-children brother. In search of a place to restart his life, Greenberg tries to reconnect with old friends including his former bandmate Ivan (Rhys Ifans). But old friends aren't necessarily still best friends, and Greenberg soon finds himself spending more and more time with his brother's personal assistant Florence (Greta Gerwig), an aspiring singer and also something of a lost soul. Despite his best attempts not to be drawn in, Greenberg and Florence manage to forge a connection, and Greenberg realizes he may at last have found a reason to be happy.
Starring: Ben Stiller, Greta Gerwig, Rhys Ifans, Jennifer Jason Leigh
Director: Noah Baumbach
Screenwriter: Noah Baumbach
Studio: Focus Features
Greenberg (2010) Movie Review
Directed by Noah Baumbach, "Greenberg", a dark comedy about life in the middle age, is hard to watch at times, and very tedious at others. Actually, there are times when "Greenberg" is funny, or at least amusing, but it's not as often as its director might think. In fact, those funny moments are one, or mostly two. Its story doesn't go any place and we are really not very enlightened about the characters. The script is weak, the characters shallow and limp, and the cinematography and atmosphere very oppressive and dreary. Having said that, I thought, Ben Stiller's performance as the title character was great, especially considering the fact that he is known for his comedic roles. Stiller's character is given some hard hitting truths to convey. He is made out to be mentally ill, in this film, so do yourself a favour, and don't take him seriously. Greta Gerwig who stars as Greenberg's love interest, was far less likable though. Her character, Florence is confused, unsure in herself and emotionally awkward, and you can hardly connect with her. The supporting cast doesn't have a huge impact on the movie. Overall, despite Ben Stiller's convincing performance, "Greenberg" is joyless, often boring, and almost painful to watch.
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