I found this to be an interesting look into the life of someone who has decided he no longer wants to live. Furthermore, I figure most people could probably relate to what Paul Miller (Paul Rudd) was feeling and thinking. I certainly could. I believe this must have been written by someone who has been through some similar circumstances and understands what a suicidal person is thinking.
The main difference between a regular suicidal person and Paul Miller is that Paul is an actor and decides to have his last 2 days documented (thus the title). The reason is not explained as to why he decides this and I don't believe that this was a last ditch effort for fame because Paul really does want to kill himself. What good would being famous do if you are dead?
Near as I can guess, he wants this to be more than just a suicide note and for everybody close to him to understand why he has made this decision, although it does not go into that much either, mostly because his friend, Stu (Adam Scott) has a different vision of the film, complete with a happy ending.
Stu proclaims at the beginning of the film that he will do whatever he has to in order to stop Paul from killing himself. He tries everything he can think of in order to change Paul's mind, but seemingly can not. Everyone else involved with the documentary within the movie (like Drop Dead Gorgeous, but not as funny), does not believe that Paul has the guts to commit suicide and does not take him seriously. Everyone from his crew to former girlfriends and friends within the industry feel the same.. that he just wants attention. Once his crew realizes that Paul really does plan on killing himself, the feel of the movie takes a different turn. I can't really go much further without giving away the only true spoiler this movie could have, whether or not Paul decides to do it, so I'll just leave it at that. I think this is a good, not great, movie.
It is worth a rental if you want something different. I give this movie 6.5 stars out of 10.
The main difference between a regular suicidal person and Paul Miller is that Paul is an actor and decides to have his last 2 days documented (thus the title). The reason is not explained as to why he decides this and I don't believe that this was a last ditch effort for fame because Paul really does want to kill himself. What good would being famous do if you are dead?
Near as I can guess, he wants this to be more than just a suicide note and for everybody close to him to understand why he has made this decision, although it does not go into that much either, mostly because his friend, Stu (Adam Scott) has a different vision of the film, complete with a happy ending.
Stu proclaims at the beginning of the film that he will do whatever he has to in order to stop Paul from killing himself. He tries everything he can think of in order to change Paul's mind, but seemingly can not. Everyone else involved with the documentary within the movie (like Drop Dead Gorgeous, but not as funny), does not believe that Paul has the guts to commit suicide and does not take him seriously. Everyone from his crew to former girlfriends and friends within the industry feel the same.. that he just wants attention. Once his crew realizes that Paul really does plan on killing himself, the feel of the movie takes a different turn. I can't really go much further without giving away the only true spoiler this movie could have, whether or not Paul decides to do it, so I'll just leave it at that. I think this is a good, not great, movie.
It is worth a rental if you want something different. I give this movie 6.5 stars out of 10.