The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

I enjoyed watching this film and would recommend other to give it a try , (as I am) but this movie, although enjoyable to watch due to the better than average acting fails to add anything new to its storyline that is all too familiar to these types of movies.

It is interesting even when nothing much happens, which is for most of its 3-hour running time. Read full review

Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

Although Arrested Development is my 3rd favorite TV show of all time, I wish this one survived longer than AD. If you have not seen this show, please do. The casting is perfect from the 'star' actors tot he extras. A beautiful comedy, that truly speaks to where the genre came from. I have no idea what it is like to be a struggling actor, but I truly believe in these characters struggles and am convinced the actor's struggles themselves are indeed portrayed on screen. It is a shame that art like this is shunned and shows like, '3 1/2 Men' and 'How I Met Your Mother' can survive the test of time. Unlike 'AD', I believe anybody and everyone who watches will fall in love with this show.

I heard good things about this show and decided to give it a try. Sadly it's another show with formulaic characters and unoriginal jokes making it a run-of-the-mill comedy. It gets really cringe-worthy when the jokes are way too obviously set up and are delivered by punchlines no real person would ever utter ever. There were 3 "jokes" in the pilot alone that made me immediately want to turn it off and never watch it again, because I felt they insulted my intelligence just too much. I stuck with it for a lot longer just to see if it would get any better, which it does not, and to be able to write this review. I have yet to laugh a single time watching 'Party Down'…or even smile… If anything it's annoying and a waste of time. I couldn't bear it anymore after 3 episodes. There are hints of wit in the dialogue, but they're few and far between. The simple formula of creating absurd awkward situations that are completely unbelievable comes across as forced, simplistic and insulting to the viewer.

Is it just me or is everyone from Veronica Mars recycled through this show? It's not a show that I set aside time to watch. You miss a few episodes and not missed much. However, the show does sit in its awkward moments delivered by one-dimensional but good characters. It's a bit slow for me, but The Office and Arrested Development crowd would eat this up.There are some great female comedians in this show though. But I hate the love interests and the main characters even though they are suppose to be neutral. I see why it was canceled. Sorry.

For any fellow 'Veronica Mars' travelers lost in sea of despair since its unfortunate demise, knowing that such greatness would rarely be achieved again, welcome to your refuge. Rob Thomas has returned (bringing most of the veronica mars cast as well) to bring the masses a witty and commonly overlooked mastery of this comedy of errors. 'Party Down' is about a nuanced group of people working together who have miserably failed in life from becoming the great successes they dreamed of being when they were just starting out. Though most of these people refuse to accept their failure and maintain the last shred of hope that they are indeed winners and the best is yet to come, circumstances always prove otherwise. The only thing preventing this from being incredibly sad is the relationships and bonds they share with one another. This makes the jobs they share together the only way to face the challenges brought on by each new day and each catered event. This series is a truly smart comedy that has you rooting for these people, despite their glaring flaws, all along the way.