Up in the Air

I wonder if the character in this movie was based on George Clooney or if it just seems that way. The main character is a loaner who spends his days going city to city. He's not looking for lasting relationships or to start a family which seems to be similar to the real life bachelor Clooney.

This movie is actually very depressing. The man built his life around accruing frequent flier miles. He has no real attachment to people and seemingly no desire for relationships. And then he meets a woman. Well he actually meets one woman but doesn't realize what he's been missing until a spunky young professional opens his eyes with her views.

It's a bit confusing to me whether I really enjoyed this movie or not. The story was actually entertaining although it is a mainly a romance movie it is also a coming of age type story where you watch the main character grow as a person. My biggest complaint is that the movie is just really depressing. That doesn't make it a bad movie just hurts it from a strictly entertaining aspect.

Overall a well done movie, Clooney was excellent, but a depressing movie.

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- posted by Doug @ 10:13:00 PM