Stars - Ryan Reynolds, Gemma Arteton, Anna Kendrick, Jacki Weaver
Story - Jerry Hichfang is a mild mannered small town factory worker that is just trying to make it in the world. We soon learn that Jerry has a office crush on the unlikable Fiona, while Lisa, another co-worker, has the hots for him.
Then there is Bosco and Mr. Whiskers, Jerry's pets who talk to him, dispensing advice and such. One is sweet the other psychotic.
He asks Fiona out on a date to Shi Shan, and she begrudgingly accepts. Fiona has no intention of going on the date, and stands him up to go sing Karaoke with the girls in accounting.
Their next meeting turns murderous. We soon learn that Jerry has had a rough life and the voices are not really those of his pets. He gets involved with Lisa and we think that all is well, but the excitement of a new romance gets the best of her.
What Did I think - I really liked this movie. Yes, it is crazy and the tone of it is a bit off whack, but it was a fun and awful story at the same time. It showed visually how the mind of someone that has been damaged by tragedy deals with everyday life, and what the drugs they take to make them "normal" affect them. There was a good mix of comedy, absurdity and realism that I enjoyed.
Ryan was really great in this. He played Jerry with tenderness and likability even though he does some horrible stuff. He also did the voices for the animals which were spot on. I totally enjoyed Mr.Whiskers Scottish delivery and Bosco's sweet cadence. Ryan continually impresses me in most things he does. He has shown his expertise, and is growing by leaps and bounds in his dramatic performances.
Gemma was great as the office sexpot that really is not a nice person. Anna Kendrick was cute in this as the wide-eyed girl who has a huge crush on the lovable Jerry. I would have liked to see Jacki Weaver a little bit more in this as she is a fun actress with a unique delivery.
So check this out if you see this while you are surfing the net or perusing your on demand service. It is a dark fun ride inside the mind of a sweet and lovable serial killer.
Snack & Bevies - Go out and get some Chinese take out(PeiWei if you are like me) and your favorite bevie, then enjoy the ride.
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