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Created Apr 29, 2011 07:30PM PST • Edited Apr 29, 2011 07:30PM PST

1. Quality

2. Summary

   Great 4.0

   Win Win is a feel-good movie for adults that focuses on the trials and tribulations of 40 to 50 somethings just trying to maintain. Paul Giamatti was perfect in the role of middle aged, overweight and down on his luck lawyer who is luckily handed a break in the form of an old man that needs care and his teenage wrestling star son who is destined to not only bring the local team success, but offer personal salvation to Giamatti and crew. This movie was both funny and dramatically rewarding as the humorously flawed cast of characters make their ways through a situation that seems both unrealistic and close to home at the same time.

4. Acting

   Great 4.0

   Paul Giamatti is made for this type of role. Quirky yet believable. His two side kicks were great: Jeffrey Tambor with his special brand of sarcastic wit, and a surprisingly funny Bobby Cannavale. The wife by Amy Ryan was a bit understated. Melanie Lynskey in a refreshingly serious role proves she can do much more than 2-1/2 men.

5. Male Stars Great 4.0

6. Female Stars Great 4.0

7. Female Costars Great 4.0

8. Male Costars Great 4.0

10. Film

    Really Great 4.5

    Great blend of funny and dramatic, surreal and believable — and definitely memorable story. Fantastic job with casting!

11. Direction Really Great 4.5

12. Play Really Great 4.5

13. Music Really Great 4.5

14. Visuals Really Great 4.5
15. Content

16. Edge

    Tame 1.3

17. Sex Innocent 1.3

18. Violence Gentle 1.3

19. Rudeness Polite 1.3

21. Reality

    Glib 1.5

22. Circumstantial Glib 1.5

23. Biological Glib 1.5

24. Physical Glib 1.5