THE COMPANY MEN (Theatrical Release USA 2010)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.5|5.0 Starsììì

The Company Men—based on a true story—is creative, interesting, and worth watching. Without preaching, the film graphically reminds us that America works and America works best from the ground up. The R-rating seems unnecessary. There is some minor language.

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Storyline

Bobby Walker (Ben Affleck) loses his corporate position, can’t find another comparable position, and downsizes to a manual labor job working for brother-in-law, Jack Dolan (Kevin Costner), who builds houses for a living. After losing home, cars, and credit standing, Bobby’s wife returns to work to supplement family income. The reduced lifestyle requires the Walker family to return to the parental home.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director John Wells for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producer Barbara A. Hall for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Bobby Walker (Ben Affleck), Gene McClary (Tommy Lee Jones), Phil Woodward (Chris Cooper), Gail (Suzanne Rico), Rittenour (Kent Shocknek), Carol (Adrianne Krstansky), Ken (Lewis D. Wheeler), ane (Celeste Oliva), and Conal (Tom Kemp).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. No fault found in this film. It is good entertainment.

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Ben Meyers