Starring: Chris Evans, Jason Statham, and Jessica Biel
Everyone has been in a situation where they encounter their inner demons and have no way of expressing or explaining them. This movie taps into that battle, and "projects shiz" (which was was brought up many times) so that the audience could follow along and identify with the characters.
Personally, Syd is the greatest character for any guy that has been in a relationship, along with any guy that has ever turned to drugs for tranquility. I can relate perfectly, and so far every guy i've shown this movie to has been blown away by the familiar situations with girlfriends and paranoia. Truly, Chris Evans gives a unique, perfect role -- (Jessica Biel was his girlfriend during the filming of this movie, which you can actually see how comfortable they are with yelling at each other.)
another interesting aspect is the relationship between Bateman and Syd. It is the truest dialog and reactions I have ever seen in a film. It truly made you forget you were watching a movie, and made you think you were part of the conversation.
London is the perfect opposite/significant other of Syd. Complex, cynical, and basically the typical reactions and responses of a girlfriend are on point. Everything from facial expressions to when she swings at Syd during their argument. Great role for Jessica Biel, phenomenal.
And the third component to this great flick is Bateman. He brings the edge and I was never a fan of Jason Stratham until i saw London. He's raw, sexually frustrated, sexually explosive, and demands your attention when he's talking. His explosiveness during the brawl was just the kind of "pick me up" the viewer needed, following the therapy session in the bathroom.
Joy Bryant plays Mallory - A sexy seductress. Everyone would want a friend like her. She's there with a joint to hear about her friends problems. Perfect compliment to Bateman, whereas he's aggressive and volatile, she's reserved and laid back. In essence this movie's characters define the effects of drugs; Mallory display the calm effect of Weed, Bateman is the temperamental coked-out nut, who is looking for something more in life. Syd is your typical effects of everything thrown in one, if anyone has ever done several drugs all at once, Syd is what you'll look and feel like.
One of the greatest movies I have ever seen, definitely recommend this movie, but it does have its time and place.
On a side note: I haven't heard of a guy yet that couldn't identify with Syd and Mr. "10.5 inches"
Overall, I give it a strong B+
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