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Mumblecore auteurs the Duplass brothers (Baghead, The Puffy Chair) dip their toes in the precarious waters of Hollywood by casting well-known actors in Cyrus. But their devotion to clumsy, uncomfortable people remains: John (John C. Reilly, Step Brothers) has barely left his apartment in the seven years since Jamie (Catherine Keener, Lovely & Amazing) divorced him, so Jamie demands he come to a party--where, miraculously, he meets Molly (Marisa Tomei, The Wrestler), who seems like the woman of his dreams. Unfortunately, Molly comes with some baggage: her 22-year-old son, Cyrus (Jonah Hill, Superbad). To say Molly and Cyrus are close is an understatement, and John finds himself in a battle of wills with Molly as the prize. The Duplass brothers seek a kind of cinematic simplicity--to call it purity would be too highbrow for these aggressively pedestrian filmmakers--and when it works, it brings the viewer in intimate contact with life in its ordinary, essential glory. When it doesn't work, it's just dull. Despite its flatfooted plot, Cyrus works pretty well. The higher calibre of the cast helps--Reilly, Tomei, Hill, and Keener are all excellent, and much of the movie is genuinely funny. Don't expect elegance, but sometimes, something plain can please. --Bret Fetzer
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By S. Haddow
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Format:DVD
Although billed as a comedy and wrapped in a comedic sheen of one liners, Cyrus is weighted heavily towards the dramatic. There's nothing intrinsically funny about the situation, and it's to the directors credit that they didn't try to force too much comedy out of the film as it would probably have failed miserably. Much of the dialogue is improvised which probably helped to keep the film true to it's dark centre. All three of the leads are excellent. Very enjoyable, not too long and glad I watched it.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Becky Davis
Format:DVD
Film Review: Cyrus
After watching the trailer for this film, I expected a light hearted, easy to watch comedy. Starring, Jonah Hill (Knocked up, Forgetting Sarah Marshall) as`Cyrus`, a twenty something who lives at home with his mother becomes incredibly jealous of his mother`s new boyfriend, played by John.C Reily (Step brothers), the comedy genre was definately the selling point for me.
Both actors delivered impeccable comedic timing, with just enough awkwardness, sarcasm and quirky lines to probe laughter throughout the film. However, my expectation of an up beat, silly story that the two are usually cast in was soon challenged. Deep themes including, age, family, divorce and personal identity added a dark edge to the film. This film depicted a strong mother and son relationship for all to empathise with. The underlying theme of letting go and achieving balance gave this romantic comedy a deeper edge.
Overall, the happy ending, laugh a minute comedy and talented cast made this an enjoyable watch, with added meaning and sentiment.
Rebecca Davis.
After watching the trailer for this film, I expected a light hearted, easy to watch comedy. Starring, Jonah Hill (Knocked up, Forgetting Sarah Marshall) as`Cyrus`, a twenty something who lives at home with his mother becomes incredibly jealous of his mother`s new boyfriend, played by John.C Reily (Step brothers), the comedy genre was definately the selling point for me.
Both actors delivered impeccable comedic timing, with just enough awkwardness, sarcasm and quirky lines to probe laughter throughout the film. However, my expectation of an up beat, silly story that the two are usually cast in was soon challenged. Deep themes including, age, family, divorce and personal identity added a dark edge to the film. This film depicted a strong mother and son relationship for all to empathise with. The underlying theme of letting go and achieving balance gave this romantic comedy a deeper edge.
Overall, the happy ending, laugh a minute comedy and talented cast made this an enjoyable watch, with added meaning and sentiment.
Rebecca Davis.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Pine Rocks
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love this movie. John C Reilly has to be one of the best actors around today. I liked the story, lots of humour. I will never be able to hear Human League's " Don't you want me?" again without smiling to myself!
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Not one laugh, smile or smirk from any of us who watched this film
The DVD cover says "Supremely Funny Film". There is NOTHING funny in this film, NOTHING. AS dramas go, its ok. The acting was fine. Read more
Published 3 days ago by IGOTTAGO
3.0 out of 5 stars
AMUSING DRAMA
Okay,so this isn't quite the comedy it appears to be on trailer form and by the cover,but it is amusing in a dry way and caught my interest enough to get to the end of it. Read more
Published 18 days ago by BAZ316
1.0 out of 5 stars
Low budget
You can tell its a low budget film because the camera shakes all the way and zooms in and out dramatically for no reason 70% of the film. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kyle N
1.0 out of 5 stars
Never heard of this film? You're forgiven.
It's no wonder why nobody has heard of this film. It was never released in cinemas in England, only the US. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Isaac Blackburn
1.0 out of 5 stars
not funny
unfortunately, all three funny parts of this movie are in the trailer. the idea of the story is good, but it just hasn't been done well.
unfunny, waste of my life.
unfunny, waste of my life.
Published 6 months ago by samstar
5.0 out of 5 stars
not just another typical "funny" movie
without going into too much detail about the movie, as I believe it is best left to the viewers own discretion, I was pleasently surprised by this film. Read more
Published 15 months ago by j_robs
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good but not great
Well the film its self is ok but as mentioned. Not great. The script and the jokes are ok but kinda disapointing, saying that thiugh i did enjoy the film but it would be great to... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Deloewe
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
Bought this film after seeing a trailer in cinema and thinking how hilarious it looked. However I was disappointed as there wasn't many funny moments in all and although it may be... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Vix
5.0 out of 5 stars
a little gem
This oddball comedy has had mixed reviews but i must say its one of the best ive seen for a while.always been a fan of john c reilly and jonah hill,havent seen them in any thing... Read more
Published 22 months ago by slingblade
3.0 out of 5 stars
Unfunny comedy art, loser meets woman...with troublesome son.
A painfully slow, unfunny "comedy"? starring John C.Reilly as a loser, who meets a woman. This woman has a manipulative child, cue problems. Read more
Published on 19 April 2011 by T. BROOKES
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