Michael Douglas stars as Ben Kalman - a very famous car dealer who suffered an infamous fall from grace.Now, he spends his days plotting a major comeback with a can't miss new dealership, and spends his night trying to bed every woman he possibly can (play on playa).
Ben's latest girlfriend, Jordan (Mary-Louise Parker), holds the keys to Ben's future success, so he's willing to do whatever it takes to keep her happy, even if it means he has to chaperone her wild child daughter, Allyson (Imogen "The Ugliest Name For a Beautiful Woman I Have Ever Heard" Poots), to her college entrance interview at Ben's alma matter.
Can Ben make Jordan happy by pulling a few strings to help Allyson?
Can he keep it in his pants to keep Jordan happy?
Solitary Man is all about Douglas, and he delivers like he knows it. Writer/director Brian Koppelman and co-director David Levien tailor the entire movie to Ben's outrageous dialogue and questionable actions, slowly revealing the mystery behind what ruined his career and causes him to act like a dog in heat. However, the big revelation about why Ben has been acting this way lacks logic. It's a big leap for us to believe he changed so much for something so little and unexplored.
Solitary Man gets a bit too sappy towards the end as Koppelman tries to humanize Ben a bit too much, and starts to take the rascal out of him. I think Solitary Man works better when Ben is unapologetic. It's definitely more fun, and Douglas is having the time of his life on screen, which makes the movie more enjoyable for all of us.
3 Waffles (Out of 4)
Solitary Man is rated R for language and some sexual content.
Can Ben make Jordan happy by pulling a few strings to help Allyson?
Can he keep it in his pants to keep Jordan happy?
Solitary Man is all about Douglas, and he delivers like he knows it. Writer/director Brian Koppelman and co-director David Levien tailor the entire movie to Ben's outrageous dialogue and questionable actions, slowly revealing the mystery behind what ruined his career and causes him to act like a dog in heat. However, the big revelation about why Ben has been acting this way lacks logic. It's a big leap for us to believe he changed so much for something so little and unexplored.
Solitary Man gets a bit too sappy towards the end as Koppelman tries to humanize Ben a bit too much, and starts to take the rascal out of him. I think Solitary Man works better when Ben is unapologetic. It's definitely more fun, and Douglas is having the time of his life on screen, which makes the movie more enjoyable for all of us.
3 Waffles (Out of 4)
Solitary Man is rated R for language and some sexual content.
