This is what Meet Bill is all about. It is about a guy in his forties who has come to realize that his career and his personal life is a waste. Meet Bill is (in my opinion) a good independent drama/comedy that is both entertaining and perhaps even a little thought provoking.
Plot: Aaron Eckhart (The Dark Knight) stars as Bill, a middle aged guy fed up with his life, job, body, hair, in-laws, cheating wife, etc. is coerced to mentor a witty teenage prep-school student (Logan Lerman from 3:10 to Yuma), who ultimately ends up mentoring Bill himself.
The plot is not all that original, but the chemistry between Aaron Eckhart and Logan Lerman’s characters is the real backbone of the feature. In my opinion they’re both sensational. Meet Bill also has a great ensemble of supporting characters including: Elizabeth Banks, Timothy Olyphant, Craig Bierko, and Jessica Alba (perhaps one of her better roles yet).
Is Meet Bill one of the better drama/comedies I have seen? Probably not, but it is entertaining and fun in its own peculiar way. And it is backed up by a great cast and a really good soundtrack.
* * * (three out of five) – maybe not worth $9.50 in a theater, but definitely enjoyable and entertaining in your own living room. Recommended for anyone who enjoys good old-fashioned independent drama/comedies.
V.
Enjoyed Meet Bill? Viira recommends: American Beauty and Little Miss Sunshine.
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