18/10
In one explosive night, they’ll have to put aside their petty grievances and egos to get the job done
Line of Events
Two rival fixers cross paths when they are both called in to help cover up a high-profile New York City employee’s mistake. Sony, Lionsgate, Apple, and Netflix engaged in a bidding war for the film package before Apple closed the deal. Brad Pitt and George Clooney, who are producing the film through their production companies, are reportedly taking less in order to negotiate a theatrical release with Apple.
Referenced in the Film Junk Podcast: Episode 963: Megalopolis (2024)
Early in the film, George Clooney cuts open the unicorn in his backpack with a knife, leaving the stuffing hanging out. Near the end of the film, the unicorn is intact. Pam’s Man: You take a job, you give your word, and that word is the measure of a man.
By arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment
No Ordinary Love Written by Sade (as Helen Adu) and Stuart Matthewman Acted by Sade Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. Make no mistake, without one or both of these stars the film would probably have been an endurance test. But they are stars for a reason and their endless banter made us laugh or giggle a lot.
An engaging film that never pretends to be more than it is
We never get bored for a second watching the two guys give each other surprising and disapproving looks throughout the film. Ryan, despite the small role he has, is also fun to watch. The boy, while a good actor, is a bit of a stretch as any woman would immediately want to sleep with such a scrawny guy, even a middle-aged one.
Don’t look for a film with any depth; just one that is entertaining and has engaging stars that are increasingly hard to find
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