it is finally so absorbing because it plays like a lyrical road odyssey that’s also a detective story.

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

This film was mildly amusing, but hardly funny. Giovanni Ribisi seemed like a young Woody Allen with the depressing life situation. (That is not a compliment) To use an overused cliché, this film is what it is. It was never meant to laugh-out-loud funny, but wry, and I guess it was. Ribisi's character was annoying, but I'm sure that was also deliberate. There was solid acting up and down the cast. Kudos to Lynn Collins with whom I am unfamiliar. She is beautiful, and her character, however unfulfilled, is unlikely to ever be attracted to Solo. Also to Sarah Shahi, also major eye candy, who seems to have done this film before some of her more noted television work. Scott Caan's character was also deliberately annoying, but he deserves some credit for for competent and unobtrusive direction. Overall this film is okay...

Oh man. The acting in this film is very good. The story would probably not look so good on paper. This film tried to take a turn into a suckfest about twenty times, and every time it tried, it failed. It was a truly touching story, and it had a wonderful, understated sense of humor that was a joy to watch.I can understand a lot of people not getting this film. It doesn't hit you over the head with a message, but the message is there, loud and clear. It doesn't blow you away with funny scenes and gut wrenching jokes, but when it's funny, it is delightfully so.The direction is lovely. It is straightforward enough that you don't notice it, and believe me, that is a sign that a director knows what he's doing. It's not workmanlike, or ordinary. It's quite artistic! But it's not artistic in a pretentious way. It complements the story.The film has a message, as I said before, and I can tell you what that message is.Of course, I'm not going to. Watch the film to see what happens, digest it, and then watch it again to enjoy its nuances.

If I had kept the reviews and comments in mind, I would've never rented this film, but I went with my gut and the fact that Ribisi is amazing and am so impressed with this movie. I loved this movie so much I'm bothering to leave a comment which in itself, for me, is unusual.This sweet, poignant, simple, and heartbreakingly realistic movie is about a man who buys a dog at the advice of a therapist to improve his life. That's the straight-forward surface story. But as the story progresses, you really start to realize and appreciate the massive similarities between the dog and the main character, and the plight the dog and the emotional growth of the man. No matter what the movie is about or how far-out it is, it should connect with the viewer emotionally, be so realistic to everyday feelings it's scary, make you view you own personal life in a more open-minded revelatory way, and make you consider what life is all about. This is definitely one of those movies.Based on other reviews and comments, this movie isn't for everyone's tastes. But to me, this is the kind of movie that makes the hundred other semi-interesting but ultimately disappointing movies viewed before it pale in comparison. It's a gem that makes you happy you saw it. It was absolutely brilliant and I loved it.

If you are looking for drama - don't watch it ! If you are looking for comedy - don't watch it ! If you are looking for answers - don't watch it ! If you're looking for a mix of all of them - there is a shoot into 10. one from my personal best movies now - definitely worth to be watched and ... think . 10/10 - no more words . There is a really simple story about trust , love , lost of hope , searching yourself - without the answers , without guidelines - simple story , with simple people . Great screenplay with great acting will really cool you down , and maybe you will start to think about really important things in your life . Don't expect a spectacular moments , most of the film this a talking only - but ... great taling , great acting . Real fun to watch that somebody can collect all my feeling in one movie .