This film truly was awful. I was keen to see it, but within 30 minutes, I debated whether I should turn it off or keep going. I chose the latter and it will be a decision I regret for some time.
Michael Keaton was fairly good, as was Ed Norton. But their characters were neither likable nor multi-faceted. Somehow this film feels like it would find favour amongst US actors who have been on the Broadway circuit and foolishly believe that there is such thing as a "New York state of mind." It tries to deal with some interesting themes - 'feelings of irrelevance as we age' being the main one. However it doesn't flesh it out enough and keeps interrupting itself with these stupid injections of his superhero character from yesteryear.
The only advice I have is this: if you feel like turning it off 30 mins in, go ahead and do so. It doesn't hit any great heights and is more-or-less the same style and feel the whole way through.
Michael Keaton was fairly good, as was Ed Norton. But their characters were neither likable nor multi-faceted. Somehow this film feels like it would find favour amongst US actors who have been on the Broadway circuit and foolishly believe that there is such thing as a "New York state of mind." It tries to deal with some interesting themes - 'feelings of irrelevance as we age' being the main one. However it doesn't flesh it out enough and keeps interrupting itself with these stupid injections of his superhero character from yesteryear.
The only advice I have is this: if you feel like turning it off 30 mins in, go ahead and do so. It doesn't hit any great heights and is more-or-less the same style and feel the whole way through.