I didn't have much in terms of expectations, but overall, I enjoyed this film, even the B-subplots. At the core, it has a lot of heart that simmers quietly and confidently as the film comes to its conclusion.
Steve Carell and Julianne Moore are a married couple, Cal and Emily, going their separate ways as Emily has a mid-life crisis fling, and Cal checks out of the relationship. Ryan Gosling is a lothario named Jacob who takes Cal under his wing and brings up his "game" so he can get back into the dating scene. The B-subplots revolve Cal's 13 year old son who is crushing on his 17 year old babysitter who has a crush on Cal; and Hannah, a lawyer-to-be, who staves off Jacob's advances at the local drinking spot, but has second thoughts after her own romantic life throws her a curveball.
The film is easily worth an afternoon matinee screening if you like the cast, and the premise sounds interesting to you.
I give it 2.75 stars, or a grade of B-.
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