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Leia S Jan 7, 2019 To Wake Up Without Any Hit. Win Win McCarthy's grant that comes along with family's business that is to be dealt with, has too much amount to fulfill your needs. This surprising delightful family drama has the heart in its right place, no matter how much obliged it is to the semantics of the structure or how mechanically complex it grows, McCarthy's schemes to keep a broad smile on your face throughout the journey is an appreciative and successful job. With light humor and breezier conversations, it keeps us at ease with warm cozy chemistry of the characters. McCarthy's world never takes charge, if there is an option directing towards the south it cannot ignore it and this is his ultimate weapon, for even at its peak there is a sense of maturity or immaturity of the characters to keep a socially pleasant expressions on the face and move accordingly. Addition to that, the unexpected turns and revelations in its trajectory is bewildering enough to bite your nails. The stakes might be immensely high, yet its projection of these imprinted plans, no matter how much less-cinematic is subtle enough to poke you off the edge, there is no need for any push. Giamatti in his middle aged and no so likeable character, is to be rooted for, from his inadequacy to smile or to clear out his intentions, he is a force to be reckoned with. And challenging him equally, lies Ryan's beautiful performance, as an overprotective mother and a fellow companion of Giamatti, she balance the film on a safer scale. The supporting cast like Tambor, Cannavale, Young and Shaffer are holding onto their parts convincingly. Win Win is a big win as a family drama pulsating across a breathtaking match and McCarthy's bluff of not delivering the last end of the track leaves you a bit wiser in the end. See more

Hermione R Nov 16, 2018 It's been said that a stingy planter gets a stingy crop; a lavish planter gets a lavish crop. When a giver delights in the generosity of giving he pours out blessings in astonishing ways, throwing caution to the wind. This kind of grace never runs out, never wears out. Often those who carry out social relief work do far more than just meeting the bare needs of the poor, or elderly. However, in the movie "Win-Win"Â? a family isn't necessarily moved by the extravagance of God in their lives, but instead they serve out of a dry, dutiful calling, with a bad attitude that barely masks their disgust. In fact, their ethical reasons are suspect; and later in the film, when called-on to take care of a wayward kid named Kyle who showed up from Ohio, a stressed-out wrestling coach reluctantly adopts the boy. He's not happy about his new role and he begrudgingly helps him by allowing him to practice with the team. The struggle to find out the real motivations for his generosity call into question his family, his law practice, his coaching job, and his guardianship of Kyle's wealthy grandfather. This is a well-acted morality tale with just as many funny scenes as serious ones. The viewer sees the humanity in lawyer Mike Flaherty (Paul Giamatti), even though some of his choices are not optimal, and even arguably, harmful. His heart is in the right place, and despite his many struggles, the movie meets up to its title. It's complicated, so I'm not sure it's a sports movie, but the high school wrestling provides a humorous back-drop for a family drama, well-written by Tom McCarthy, in a natural, humble story. God's forgiveness and generosity are not limited according to the amount or quality that we give on this earth; but extended according to the height of His riches, and vast amounts of His grace. Almost everyone in this film attempts to be kind and give grace even when pushed to the limit of human understanding, and in almost every conceivable circumstance. Despite anger, frustration, dishonesty, neglect, wastefulness, selfishness, immaturity, abandonment, and a large number of poor decisions, the ensemble works out their problems with patience and human reconciliation turns this into a beautiful mess. This movie is as understated as a story as is the acting of Paul Giamatti, but still subtly powerful. If you missed it in 2011 put it on your holiday list for 2018. See more

Luke M Jan 31, 2018 This movie is overly melodramatic but is rescued by the excellent portrayal of interpersonal relationships and an interesting plot. Unfortunately, the movie's ending is somewhat abrupt and contrived. See more

Abraham P Sep 23, 2017 Good story told beautifully. Well done from soup to nuts.

Han M Feb 2, 2017 It's good movie to watch

Hagrid R Jan 30, 2017 "Win Win" might not have that indie, outsider aura that McCarthy's first two films had and a lot of people might find the finale a little too convenient, yet his personal stamp is all over it. The character of Mike Flaherty seems to have been tailor-made for Giamatti and the entire cast is very convincing, with Cannavale and Tambor stealing the show. "Win Win" is one more slice of real cinema, with multi-dimensional characters, good humour and realistic dialogues. Immersive despite its flaws. See more

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