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Greenberg (2010 movie)

8 Ratings: 1.5

A 2009 comedy movie directed by Noah Baumbach.

Greenbergaims to recapture the raw flavor and psychological acuity of 1970s character portraits likeFive Easy Pieces--but the character in question is completely of the moment. Neurotic and anxious Roger Greenberg (Ben Stiller) comes to L.A. to stay … see full wiki

Tags: Movies, Comedy Movies, Romance Movies, Romantic Comedy, Noah Baumbach

Cast: Rhys Ifans, Ben Stiller, Greta Gerwig

Director: Noah Baumbach

Genre: Comedy

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review by ryguy4738. January 17, 2011

posted in Movie Hype

Heartfelt, honest, and a very interesting character study.

*** out of **** Noah Baumbach knows a lot about the truths hidden beneath human nature. He seems to know how to reach his audience through his understanding of humanity. As he demonstrated in "The Squid and the Whale", and now in the somewhat inferior "Greenberg", Baumbach hopes to strike that certain emotional chord in us all. And by golly, the man has done it again. While I didn't like "Greenberg" as much as I liked "The Squid and the Whale", Baumbach's latest is as deep … more

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review by nateandersen. August 03, 2010

posted in Movie Hype

This isn't your usual romantic comedy - early on, you realize there's little hope for happy endings

Roger Greenberg, an anxious and unsettled middle-aged man from New York City, is house and dog sitting for his older brother in L.A. He meets up with Florence, her brother's beautiful but insecure personal assistant, and calls awkwardly upon old friends with whom he has a checkered past. They get together, but he's prone to self-sabotage and is not an easy man to be with. The film is intrigued by him, but perhaps more intriguing is Florence, and the most serious question that … more

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review by BlackSheep. March 26, 2010

posted in Movie Hype

Go Green!

GREENBERG Written and directed by Noah Baumbach Starring Ben Stiller, Greta Gerwig, Rhys Ifans and Jennifer Jason Leigh Florence: Hurt people hurt people. Noah Baumbach, the Oscar-nominated writer and director of The Squid and the Whale, has a knack for creating characters that are troubled and difficult to be around. His fascination with giving a voice to those no one wants to hear, shows his immense sympathy as a writer … more

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Quick Tip by nateandersen. August 02, 2010

A Quick Tip by nateandersen

Don't go into this one thinking you'll get the usual Ben Stiller gig - it's him, and it's recognizable as an extreme variation on the character types he normally plays, but this is really a Noah Baumbach film. Beautifully filmed, excellent acting - especially by Greta Gerwig -and an intriguing character study. I liked it a lot - but I expect some will hate it.

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review by rmurray847. April 06, 2010

posted in Movie Hype

Unlikable characters but excellent acting and script

A "romantic comedy/drama" featuring depressed and unlikable people is a tough sell. That GREENBERG works to the degree it does is a testament to the good writing and outstanding acting...but it cannot completely overcome the essential problem embedded in its premise. That doesn't mean a movie about unlikable people is a bad idea, but expecting such a film to receive a warm, loving embrace by the audience is a bit of a stretch. Roger Greenberg (Ben Stiller) a New York based … more

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