The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

The problem with watching a film such as this, and thinking that you could have done something more entertaining and enjoyable with the time, is that you don't know until you have watched it. You can't blame the actors for the plot as they have to earn a crust, though I did feel that Carla Gugino had to dumb down to play an officer of the law who didn't confront a clearly suspicious set of circumstances until the last moment - very contrived, I thought, as was the violent beating up of one character which had no point, and from which he seemed to emerge with only a black eye and bloody nose, no broken bones, and then played on.Putting aside the plot for a moment, the film was far too long and incapable of holding the attention, especially with the 'boys being naughty' thing going on to infinity and beyond, but maybe that is a cynical woman's point of view. A huge, huge problem was the sound and/or dialogue delivery quality; this has become an endemic problem with films and TV series these days, because either the actors are playing to and for themselves and not the audience, or the music is too loud. My hubby had to pause the film every few minutes so that we could discuss what had been said. The replays weren't always successful, so we were guessing at the circumstances past and present much of the time. We have an up-to-date smart TV with adjustable sound settings, so I know the fault wasn't at this end.Some may like the type of film that descends uncompromisingly into tragedy, no matter how unbelievable. I have a strong resistance to my feelings being manipulated by story writers, so I think about what is going on maybe more deeply than some, who are just happy to go along with the plot. This comprised the reunion of four friends who did the drugs, booze and women college scene 25 years earlier, then went their separate ways. They all appeared to have issues in their lives. One problem was clear from the beginning, one was still incomprehensible by the end, though it seemed that a subpoena was involved, one became clearer with time, and the only problem with the character hosting the reunion in his desres seemed to be that he was earning rather a lot as a teacher/lecturer? (wasn't clear) to own such a choice property.The characters snorted, pilled and drank their way through so much in such a short time that it's hard to believe that any of them lasted long enough to come to a sticky end by any other means. It isn't really clear why the police weren't called when the first casualty occurred. I never had the sense of real people living real problems, just a set of puppet characters manipulated for effect.Don't bother with a box of tissues. All you will need is an ear trumpet and a bottle of wine to get you through.

I watched this film with my dad (who is 44) in the theater when it came out. I am a huge Mark Pellington fan, and this movie was every bit as genius as Mark's other features. My dad is right now going through many of the issues facing the 4 stars of this picture. I have cried along side my dad through divorce, financial dilemmas, and other middle age male situations that this film brings to the big screen. I felt the same way watching this movie as I do when I watch the Alice In Chains music video called the the " Rooster", also by Mark Pellington. The realism tears right through my heart and soul. When the movie pulp fiction first came out it was bad mouthed by many that did not understand Quentin Tarrantinos out of sequence scenes, Now Pulp Fiction is considered Epic, and Quentin a one name fabulous director. As with most geniuses, they never get the praise at first they deserve. As time goes by, this movie will get its just sub title, Epic Masterpiece!!!

No idea why people are bitching about the strangest things with this film. It's well written, good original dialogue and a new story. It is a film of two halves, but both are high quality.It's actually quite fresh. The shooting style is different, I read reports here about them using Canon DSLR cameras. It's a lovely look I think, lots of fresh angles, fresh looks, fresh effects.Can't complain about the cast, excellent selection of likely suspects.In summary: a gritty drama, well worth your time. Not the typical Hollywood feast at all. Look forward to seeing what else these guys make.

I think it's pretty safe to say that the target market for this movie is over 40 and male (I might throw 'white' in there as well but I'm not sure about that). If you don't fall into this demographic you probably are not going to dig this movie. I don't think this is necessarily a bad thing tho- people make movies for certain audiences all the time.I don't usually write reviews but I felt like there was too much hate for this movie out there. It tells a story, the acting is good, the movie making is good, there are a few parts that are not completely clear- I'm not sure if that is writing or editing or directing.Depending on how you look at the movie you might consider it a psych study on a group dynamic amongst males over time. You might see some of yourself in the characters- and you might not. if you don't, the movie might seem awfully self indulgent. If you do, the movie becomes a warning or a dark fantasy or something else. Definitely not boring tho and definitely not a "chick flick".