Bobby Walker (Ben Affleck) is living the American dream: great job, beautiful family, shiny Porsche in the garage. When corporate downsizing leaves him and co-workers Phil Woodward (Chris Cooper) and Gene McClary (Tommy Lee Jones) jobless, the three men are forced to re-define their lives as men, husbands, and fathers. Bobby soon finds himself enduring enthusiastic life coaching, a job building houses for his brother-in-law (Kevin Costner) which does not play to his executive skill set, and perhaps the realization that there is more to life than chasing the bigger, better deal. With humor, pathos, and keen observation, writer-director John Wells introduces us to the new realities of American life.This was a great character drama looking in to corporate America and how people make a living in today's world. The four male leads all put in great and realistic performances. It made me despise big business even more than I do already. I didn't think that was possible.
I would recommend people checking this movie out . . . . . especially with the way things are at present time with unemployment and what not. It's not a must see by any means but is a quality and enjoyable watch.
