The 2008 version of The Squid and the Whale, only not as good. Smart People includes a bunch of people who think they are smart, but really aren't. And there isn't really enough tension in the script to allow the characters to battle. Ellen Page does a nice turn as a young member of the entitled generation who simply can't believe that what she wants is not what everyone in the world wants. She doesn't overplay this role (which is nice) and in a subtle way really captures the confusion of people who can't understand why others don't just give them what she wants. It truly is a genuine confusion. Thomas Hayden Church does very well at playing the irresponsible, yet somehow wise and stabilizing, uncle. But the bottom line is still the bottom line...the film was not engaging. I was bored instead of entertained and none of the characters made me care. So while it could be considered a diversion on a friday night, I can think of a few other diversions that would better fill your time.
2 stars (out of 5)
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I totally agree. We felt like we wasted our money on that one.
We must be movie buddies. Make sure to let me know when you see a good one.
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