Written by David Flebotte
Starring Seann William Scott, Olivia Thirlby, Garret Dillahunt and Kate Walsh
A man in the midst of a divorce realizes his past has created a terrible life for him. So he plans to commit suicide in his hometown, but before he does, he seeks revenge on those who have wronged him. Things don't go according to plan when he finds that people aren't as they were when he was a child.
In similar comedies in which the premise is as dark as this one ("Better Off Dead", "Wilfred") the comedic relief is plentiful and condensed. However, in this film, the comedy is spread out and separated by inspirational and important life lessons. Sort of.
While all of the messages were well meaning and honest, they seemed to clutter the film. It kind of felt like the writer wanted to touch on many subjects instead of just one, so he shoved them all into one storyline.
As far as the humor goes, the entirety of the comedic relief relied solely on Garret Dillahunt's character. Very few laughs were had due to other performances, which is strange for a self described comedy. It had it's humorous moments, but all in all, it kind of fell flat.
This was a decent movie. It had it's moments. And for her feature film directorial debut, Courteney Cox did an excellent job creating a film that flowed well. While certain scenes did drag, the majority of the film moves well. This movie won't blow your mind. But it is enjoyable.
My Rating: 6/10
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