Just watched Up in the Air last night. And I must say that I really enjoyed the movie. It was really funny at times, and completely heartbreaking at the same time. The entire theme of job loss and where do you go when you are let go, is really well done and obviously resonates with many people. I'm lucky enough to not have been in that position, (knock on that wood) but a lot of people have been. I could discuss a lot more but it would give away a huge plot twist at the end, and I'm not that guy that tells people unless they really want to know. Suffice to say the acting is awesome. Clooney does his usual, which is outstanding. It really says something about your charm when you play a character that fires people all day long, and the audience still roots for you and likes you. The women are real good, as their Oscar nominations would suggest. Standouts to me are Zach Galifianakis and J.K. Simmons in bit roles as employees who are fired. They showed rage and helplessness at the same time and made it look effortless. And I really liked Danny McBride in this flick, because it was a complete 180 from anything else he has done. His character was quiet, understated, and the complete opposite from Eastbound and Down. I completely understand why it was nominated for Best Picture, and can say of the movies I have seen in the past year it is near the top.
Avatar comes out today on DVD and I have an issue with this release. They are releasing the DVD sans any special features today. And they have the audacity to already be talking about a release sometime in November, that will have deleted scenes, special features, and commentaries. The movie made over $2 billion in freaking box office sales, and the first thoughts out of the people at FOX was "How can we milk this for more?" Absolutely sickening. Companies have been doing this for years with special and unrated editions of certain movies and it is ridiculous. Just put everything you have on a disc and sell it for 20 bucks. You will do plenty of business and not have to worry about anything. So if you are contemplating buying Avatar today, I suggest you don't. Not only because the product will rip you off, but because those in charge are actively trying to rip you off.
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