Alexander Payne directs Jack Nicholson, Kathy Bates and Hope Davis in this road movie where a retired actuary’s life spirals out of control when he no longer has his job to define him.

Well made but never really clicks with me. I don’t need to see Jack denuded of everything that makes him awesome. I’m not sure the sneering tone of the direction does much more than justify itself.

5

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