Movie #247 Win Win *2011*

Just a quick word on Win Win.  I saw this film on the flight back from Japan and it woke me out of my funk.  It is a very honest and well told story.  If you read this blog and you even occasionally agree with my opinions I would highly recommend Win Win.

Here are my 3 Reasons to see Win Win:

Reason #1.  It is not a "flashy" cast, but it is a very well casted movie.  All the performances are stellar.  If I was to point out the one that spoke to me most it would be Alex Shaffer as Kyle.  This is his only movie credit, but he was very natural in front of the camera.

Reason #2.  Speaking of being natural, this film plays out like every event in my life.  Everyone seems to be trying to do the right thing but some times the right thing turns around to bite you in the ass.  The movie is not manipulative at all.  It is honest and real.  Probably this years The Kids are All Right.

Reason #3.  It is a movie focusing on high school wrestling.  You don't see that every day.

I give Win Win ★★★1/2.