This film is a serious miscalculation.
The problem is the protagonist doesn't save himself, instead, he has to be saved. Ben Affleck's character is too passive. His brother-in-law has to give him a job. Tommy Lee Jones has to give him a job. Heck, everybody is giving him a job.
Things shouldn't happen to the hero, the hero should make things happen. It's hard to root for Ben here. There's nothing to get behind. Sure, you feel sorry for anyone that's gotten canned but at some point he's got to take charge of his own destiny.
Such a passive character as a lead will slow a story down. The plot never builds to anything thus boring the audience.
Due to the current economy, getting laid off is a topical subject. However, the message should be one of hope instead of hoping for a handout.
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