BY MICHAEL GOODPASTER
I don’t get too into Ben Stiller. For some reason the dude just rubs me the wrong way. Based on what I know about him and his appearances I generally like him as a person but the majority of his comedies don’t work for me. His more artsy dramatic side is something I wish he’d explore more of. The movie “Greenberg” comes to mind and his work in “Royal Tenenbaums”. When Stiller emotes, it works. This movie looks like a great balance. He plays an office worker who lives in his own head. His fantasy life and world is epic and creative and a great escape. His character’s love interest is played by Kristen Wiig, but the movie also features the likes of Adam Scott, Patton Oswalt, Shirley MacLaine, and even Sean Penn. It’s got an all-star cast and I can’t help but think how good this movie is going to be. Surreal escapism in a good movie is hard to find. If this movie lives up to half its potential, it could be the best movie of the year.
RELEASE DATE - 12/25/2013
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