04/12/2010

Cyrus (2010)

Recently divorced John (John C Reily) meets the woman of his dreams Molly (Maris Tomei), they hit off immediately, but the relationship is tested to the max by Mollys possessive son Cyrus (Jonah Hill)

On the face of this looks like a goofy comedy, especially when you cast Jonah Hill, but this film turns out to be more than that, similar in tone to the brilliant 'The Kids Are Alright', this is more bitter sweet comedy concentrating on the characters relationships, Tomei's and Hill's at first laugh out loud but slowly turns to a quite weird, at times, down right uncomfortable!

If you're expecting 'Superbad' grossness you will be sorely disappointed, what you will get is a fine comedy/drama well worth a look.

*****

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