Let's be honest, movies these days are horrible. Seeing Cyrus was such a relief from big-budget, predictable Hollywood films. Both the acting as well as the cinematography were very honest. Though definitely "out there," it isn't "over the top." I have seen the reviews about exploring the Oedipal aspect of the movie more, but that would have been a huge mistake. We got it; they didn't need to go any further. Jonah Hill finally gets to show his chops as an actor; Marissa Tomei is lovely as usual; and Reilly is always a pleasure to watch. I can't say this was the greatest film I have ever seen, but it is 10x better than what is out there and definitely a must-see this summer. By the way, the fact the Hill has put on a lot of weight served this character very, very well, but I hope he doesn't go the way of Candy, Farely, Belushi, etc..

The trailers would have you believing this is a comedic revenge flick. While there are elements of both, I found this to be more of a dramedy than comedy. It was very thoughtful. If you can get past the ridiculous premise (that Marisa Tomei would date John C. Reilly), then you can probably enjoy the rest of the movie. Jonah Hill will surprise you with some decent acting, and a better character than the trailers have you believing. Also, a couple of reviews I read said that Marisa Tomei's part was kind of a waste. I have to totally disagree. She's pivotal and delivers yet another fine performance. I recommend this movie, highly.