is mostly just Channing Tatum, though his performance is a bit more nuanced than most of his other roles. Mark Ruffalo is enjoyable as always, but his part is small and pretty straightforward. While the performances are easily the best part about the movie, they aren't anything particularly outstanding.
Director David Bennett obviously put a lot of care into the production, and visually Foxcatcher is all very solid, if not a bit underwhelming. It is a technically well made film with excellent actors doing some good performances, but it is hampered by an excruciatingly tedious plot that doesn't go anywhere for the first half. If you're at all interested of the history behind the movie, it may be worth a watch, but if you're just looking for a good character drama, there are other, much better films to look at in theaters right now.
Inherent Vice
When I first saw the trailer last year for Paul Thomas Anderson’s film Inherent Vice, I was intrigued. It was by an acclaimed director, filled to the brim with fantastic actors, and had a strong visual style combined with a wonderful sense of humor. I was very much interested in seeing it, but was dismayed to learn that it would only be receiving a limited release, i.e. New York and L.A., in December 2014. Thankfully it got a wide release last month, and my wait did not disappoint.
Set in 1970s Los Angeles, Inherent Vice centers around private investigator Larry “Doc” Sportello (Joaquin Phoenix), who gets a visit from his ex-girlfriend. Shasta Fay