Simply A Masterpiece

Don't listen to the negative reviews

Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

This is a movie with a stellar cast, who have some of their best performances of their careers (espacially Jeff Daniels and Emma Stone). Though is it pretty funny at times, it's definitely no comedy. It's mainly a drama, with a stong indie feel to it, where the plot isn't that important. It really touched me and I had to let the movie sink in for a while. The soundtrack is absolutely wonderful and complements the film very well. I absolutely fail to see why this move has such a low rating, I guess it's because people expectet a comedy or a romcom, which it really isn't. I just think it best to watch this movie without expectations and emerse yourself in it.

This is a wicked fun movie with great laughs but also a lot of heart in the middle of it. If you love Jeff Daniels and Ryan Reynolds just a fraction as much as me trust me you will love this overlooked little movie that really deserves much more credit.

Richard Dunn (Jeff Daniels) still talks to his imaginary superhero friend Captain Excellent (Ryan Reynolds). He is a blocked writer and his wife Claire (Lisa Kudrow) moves him out to Long Island for the winter. He befriends local teen Abby (Emma Stone) despite his imaginary friend's disapproval. She has a brutish boyfriend Bryce and a best friend stalker in Christopher (Kieran Culkin).Emma Stone is endearing and has a funny chemistry with Jeff Daniels. Kieran Culkin is also great. His character works unlike Captain Excellent which is the big problem in the movie. He is unnecessary and more of a distraction than anything helpful. He isn't actually funny. The movie is better off without him. Even the ending would work better without him because the twist is too obvious with Captain Excellent around.

I found this film on DVD and bought in only because Jeff Daniels was in it. Hadn't even heard of it before. It's a different type of story for sure, and that's why I like it. Somewhat quirky. I got a big laugh out of Jeff Daniels character suggesting he could host a party for his teenage friend and her friends. Nothing like a mid life crisis to get you back in the party - or not. I'm not to sure about him having the imaginary friend though. You would usually be over that by his age. However, i was fooled by the girl's imaginary friend. The way it is played out it is not until later in the movie you realize he doesn't even exist except for in her mind. All in all, I really enjoyed this film.