I was sorry to hear about Michael Douglas's recent bout with cancer. The character he portrays here has similar issues. In this film, Douglas portrays a man who has ruined his life through short-sightedness and greed and womanizing. He is smug and full of advice. He even sleeps with a college freshman, the daughter of his girlfriend. He has no morals and no restraint. As a moviegoer, should I judge the film based on his despicable character. A man who never changes. What he does is ingratiate himself time after time, seeking only selfish ends. He is broke and needs money and leeches off his daughter. His ex-wife helps him not starve but realizes that there is no future with this guy. He is just one of the most self-centered characters every portrayed. He betrays everyone and still keeps up the excuses, schmoozmaster supreme. Douglas does a superb job portraying this man, but I never felt acceptance or compassion for him.
Review of Solitary Man
