Normally a fan of Stiller, but "Brads status" fell way short for me.
At times there are glimpses of what could have been classic Stiller, but the teetering between self pity and self obsession displayed on this one is neither funny or even particulary
thought provoking.
I get that its not meant to be a comedy, and the obvious lesson here is that one doesnt need to be rich and successful to be content and happy in life, BUT does it really work when elite hollywood actors try to convey that message to us? For me, its a BIG... NO!
On the whole, the acting and performances are not to bad, but whats missing is the absence of anything dramatic happening towards the end, where something meaningful could have made the whole thing worthwhile.
As it was, i would of even been satisfied with some form of happy ending, or at least some follow-up about the future fate of the life of Brad, but it all just ends rather abruptly and unsatisfying.
I get that its not meant to be a comedy, and the obvious lesson here is that one doesnt need to be rich and successful to be content and happy in life, BUT does it really work when elite hollywood actors try to convey that message to us? For me, its a BIG... NO!
On the whole, the acting and performances are not to bad, but whats missing is the absence of anything dramatic happening towards the end, where something meaningful could have made the whole thing worthwhile.
As it was, i would of even been satisfied with some form of happy ending, or at least some follow-up about the future fate of the life of Brad, but it all just ends rather abruptly and unsatisfying.