Movie Review: Up in the Air

Monday, March 15, 2010
Synopsis: Ryan Bingham, is a corporate downsizing expert whose cherished life on the road is threatened just as he is on the cusp of reaching ten million frequent flyer miles and just after he's met the frequent-traveler woman of his dreams.

Starring: George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, Jason Bateman, Danny McBride
Directed by: Jason Reitman
U.S. Rating: R

Excellent film. Obviously it wouldn't win an Oscar for Best Picture, but it was totally worth to be at least, nominated.

I felt some empathy for the story, maybe because I DO enjoy to fly and I DO love Airports. I really like that kind of life. I know it has its benefits, but it also has lots of turndowns, some of them are being clearly exposed on this movie.

Up in the Air brings the story of Ryan Bingham (George Clooney), a man who travels all over the U.S. working for a company that helps other companies with the unpleasant process of firing people. He spends more than 10 months per year traveling around the U.S., collecting miles for all these flights, hotels and services. His personal goal is achieve 10 million miles and be one of the few exclusive clients with access to the highest benefits of Airlines and hotels.

His company is trying to set a new remote system to decrease the expenses and time telecommuting, something that of course, he's opposed. His job is unique, it can't be done remotely, and he's willing to demonstrate it. Helping the new team member, Natalie (Anna Kendrick), the one responsible for the new project, Ryan shows her the business and some other important lessons in life. He also learns from her some important and valuable lessons.

Ryan also meets Alex Goran (Vera Farmiga, who looks really beautiful in this film), an executive woman with a similar life style. They arrange their schedules to always meet in different cities and enjoy their new relationship, an open relationship with no ties or responsibilities. Soon, Ryan will notice that his feelings are changing and due to some of the lessons learned from Natalie, he decides to move forward and make this relationship work, adding some more responsibilities to it. On this process, he'll face a cruel reality.

At the end, Ryan learns how to manage and face the new changes and challenges in his life and how to manage his relationship with his family.

I totally recommend the film. It's a smart plot played by such an amazing plot! So pleasure to watch.

What did I like from this movie?

1. The cast involved, simply amazing!
2. The film delivered a strong, good and super smart comedy and drama content
3. A great direction, bringing all those important details that made the film unique to the view of all of us

What did I dislike from this movie?

1. Nothing at all!

I would rate this movie with a 5/5


What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?


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