Further proof the critics don't know what they are talking about. This movie was not a 4 start movie. It is depressing and mind numbing, I almost walked out.

Stay away from this movie....it's about a person whose job is to go around from town to town firing people and the aspects of that specific position, the isolated mess this society is in, and a whole bunch of other things that are far from entertaining but more nauseating and depressing. I wanted to walk out halfway but stayed and did end up walking out and could care less abotu the ending. Some people may like this movie it was entertaining in it's own right and different, but if you want an uplifting, feel good movie this is not it. I felt depressed/upset and still am. It also is not very funny and I don't understand any kind of raving about it because it jsut wasn't very good. Clooney's acting was good and the acting overall was pretty good the only real plus in the film...

I can't imagine a film more poignant for this time in America. I personally received alot of truth from the film. Although many of the aspects of the character of Ryan are in no way similar to me, many of the life truths he has come to know, are ones that I am figuring out for myself and finding myself agreeing with this fictional character. When it comes to the universality of existence and the simple truths that balance and create choas in our lives, i think that this movies shows on many levels what is happening to individuals and the uncertainty of our times. My hope is that this film will garner many awards, because of these simple reasons that one usually doesn't find in most films. This is the opposite of escapeism. This is embracing our truly screwed up existance and lives and like the character of Ryan, helping us into a transition of life, and although the truth is brutal...nothing compares to living a life of unhappiness. I have also picked up the book to read.

This is a poor movie and those involved should be ashamed of themselves. Essentially makes a mockery of those people that are let go from their jobs. I hope George, et al, enjoy their $$ from treating this topic so insensitively. I wonder if they would do it again if they experienced being on the other side of that table getting fired.

A "small" film in an age of blockbusters that will be most deserving of many awards. Well written, nicely edited, and performed flawlessly. It might not be right for younger adults who have yet to experience many of the feelings that are expressed here, but middle aged and older persons will be completely in tune with the story line. Clooney is completely on point here - his best work ever. Small nuances in his character study make this his year come award season. For those of you disappointed in the lack of a "hollywood" ending, I contend it would have wrecked the film. Sometimes, reality and the truth hurt and it is these feelings that are sorely lacking in today's film industry. Would Casablanca have endured in Bogart boarded the plane with Bergman? What about Nicholson in One Flew Over the Cukoo's Nest - should he have gotten well and moved to a nice suburban home? Ryan Bingham is who he is. One does not change overnight, but we know he's going to try.