The Extra Man
United States, France
2010
108 Min
Color
2.35:1
English
Synopsis
Louis Ives, a lonely dreamer who fancies himself the hero of an F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, leaves his job and heads to Manhattan to become a writer. He rents a room in the ramshackle apartment of Henry Harrison, a wildly eccentric, but brilliant, playwright who happens to be an “extra man”—a social escort for the wealthy widows of New York’s high society. The two form an unexpected bond.
Paul Dano and Kevin Kline couldn’t be better suited to bring to life these two dapper men lost in time, each lending his own distinct sensibility to the sharply conceived character. Writers/directors Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini (American Splendor) have a knack for bringing edgy tales to life with humanity, a rich universe, and a brisk compelling intellect that all combine to leave the audience splendidly satisfied. Delicately balancing humor and pathos, The Extra Man is a sophisticated comedy that will do just that. —Sundance Film Festival
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AmeenaMohd
25May12
I enjoyed Kevin Kline's dance moves, found John C. Reilly's Mickey Mouse/MJ voice to be quite surprising and am not sure it's all that memorable. Paul Dano is excellent (as usual).
Michael Harbour
16Jan12
It's all about eccentricity. But eccentricity played mostly for charm and amusement by actors who accomplish this sort of thing well. It's a fun trifle.
gideongraves
4Aug11
Not nearly as good as the novel. I shouldn't have read it before seeing the film - but oh well. Glad to see Jonathan Ames worked on the screenplay. Paul Dano and Kevin Kline are wonderful together. They are the true embodiments of Louis and Henry.
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