Cyrus

Huh.  Welcome to a bit of Mainstream Mumblecore.  If you're unfamiliar with the movement, it's lo-fi film making.  Ultra low budget, non professional actors, and improvised dialogue.  Here we go a bit more mainstream.  John C. Reilly, Jonah Hill, and still sexy Marisa Tomei star in Jay & Mark Duplass' 'Cyrus'.  In a nutshell, lonely guy John C. Reilly meets Marisa Tomei at his ex-wife's new engagement party.  They hit it off (wink), and quickly fall for each other.  There is one problem, Tomei has a son she hasn't told him about.  And he lives at home, is 21, and will do anything to stop a man from coming between him and his mother. The film is darkly funny.  Anyone viewing the film, prepare yourself for some truly awkward moments.  At its heart, it's a sweet film about growth and acceptance.  At times I found it a bit too 'indie' for me.  The movement is known for it's shaky hand held camera work, as well as the numerous close ups.  I have to admit that I'm on the fence regarding the Mumblecore movement.  But I'm interested in exploring some of the films more representative of this style.  Perhaps a viewing of 'Hump Day' is in order...

Is 'Cyrus' worth your time?  If you enjoy your comedy on the dark side, with some uncomfortable moments, then 'Cyrus' is for you.

Rating: B-