A droll and vigorous psychological study of an everyday egomaniac, but we’ve seen Stiller do this sort of thing before, and better.
Tender and truthful in equal measure, this is a heartfelt cringe comedy with a bittersweet ache at its core, which might even merit a tear or two at the climax. Certainly, it reiterates how good a slightly-left-of-mainstream Stiller can be.
It’s consistently funny and perceptive, if painfully awkward.
This downbeat yet moving comedy of midlife existential angst explores why we hate it when our friends become successful.
The film is often perceptive and funny as it explores one man’s existential crisis.
The only downside is that the film sometimes feels as superficial as its central character.
Charmless.
Ben Stiller is on top form as a father experiencing some peer pressure during a tour of prospective colleges for his son.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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