{"id":5197,"date":"2016-12-30T09:58:07","date_gmt":"2016-12-30T14:58:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scottsfilmreviews.com\/?p=5197"},"modified":"2025-03-23T13:51:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-23T17:51:13","slug":"up-in-the-air-2009","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scottsfilmreviews.com\/?p=5197","title":{"rendered":"Up in the Air-2009"},"content":{"rendered":"

Up in the Air-2009<\/strong><\/p>\n

Director Jason Reitman<\/strong><\/p>\n

Starring George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scott’s Review #573<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Reviewed December 30, 2016<\/p>\n

Grade: A<\/strong><\/p>\n

Up in the Air is a fantastic film, but for some odd reason, circa its release to theaters in 2009 it was categorized as a romantic comedy. While there is a bit of romance involved, the film is a dark romantic drama.<\/p>\n

The content is perfect for this period in history- the terrible economy, and the unemployment rate rising sky-high.<\/p>\n

The acting by the principles is excellent and is worth watching, but do not expect a happy, uplifting film.<\/p>\n

George Clooney plays Ryan Bingham, a corporate “downsizer”, who travels the country firing employees from companies that hire him. Ryan has no qualms about what he does and enjoys traveling around the country.<\/p>\n

He mentors a young employee, Natalie, played by Anna Kendrick, who is more sympathetic to the people whose lives she changes.<\/p>\n

Ryan meets another frequent flyer, businesswoman Alex (Vera Farmiga), and they begin an affair. He becomes a more sympathetic character as he develops real feelings for Alex, but will Alex return the affections?<\/p>\n

The tone of the film is sarcastic and sardonic, and Clooney is dynamic in the lead role- carrying the film. He is charismatic and energetic, performing his work duties in an emotionless way.<\/p>\n

We slowly get to know him better and realize, through Alex, that he does have a heart. Alex is a more mysterious character, and Farmiga is equally as engaging in the role. When a big reveal is learned about Alex, the audience does not see it coming.<\/p>\n

As the years go by, I hope that Up in the Air is remembered for being a film that was released at the perfect time, given the difficulties many were going through.<\/p>\n

I love how the film carries smart dialogue- the characters questioning each other’s motivations and becoming intertwined.<\/p>\n

Jason Reitman and the screenwriter craft an exceptional film.<\/p>\n

Oscar Nominations:\u00a0<\/strong>Best Picture, Best Director-Jason Reitman, Best Actor-George Clooney, Best Supporting Actress-Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, Best Adapted Screenplay<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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