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Created Dec 05, 2010 11:39AM PST • Edited Dec 05, 2010 11:39AM PST

1. Quality

2. Summary

   OK 2.5

   I saw another reviewer liken this movie to “Sienfeld with a dark side.” I think that captures Greenburg fairly well — or at least the beginning part of the movie. Things seem to devolve to a whirlwind of psychotic and nearly destructive behavior amidst the tongue-in-cheek tolerance of those around him. The humor in the movie wanes as the movie goes on, and instead of generating sarcastic chuckles, Greenberg relies on unexpected bouts of mean-ness and deeper drama to hold your attention. The end result is a mixed bag, but I still found it worth watching.

4. Acting

   Good 3.0

   Ben Stiller takes on a bit more serious of a role than in the past, and I think this brings out more of his talent. I think if he continues in that direction, he will do well. Greta Gerwig was not all that impressive, but fit in as the quirky love interest.

5. Male Stars Good 3.0

6. Female Stars Good 3.0

7. Female Costars Good 3.0

8. Male Costars Good 3.0

10. Film

    OK 2.5

    The movie starts out pleasantly entertaining, but finishes with too many inexplicable scenes – presumably justified because Greenburg is supposed to be recovering from a breakdown. However, I felt that this was lazy work, and especially felt the finish of the movie was weak.

11. Direction OK 2.5

12. Play OK 2.5

13. Music OK 2.5

14. Visuals OK 2.5
15. Content

16. Edge

    Risqué 2.0

    A few wacky sex scenes were actually the source of the movies biggest LOL moments.

17. Sex Titillating 2.0

18. Violence Fierce 2.0

19. Rudeness Salty 2.0

21. Reality

    Glib 2.0

22. Circumstantial Glib 2.0

23. Biological Glib 2.0

24. Physical Glib 2.0