This movie is awesome. I liked it more than Juno. What a great and surprising film. Mavis, played by Charlize Theron, is an anti-hero, but not a typical one. She isn't just flawed - it's very hard to find anything good about Mavis at all. Perhaps her uncompromising sense of self and entitlement? These qualities are admirable in a way.
Mavis goes back to her hick hometown to steal her HS boyfriend away from his wife and new baby. These are burdens and baggage in Mavis's mind, and she's doing him a favor. He may or may not agree.
Watch the portrayal of small town life here. It's very interesting. Who is really to be pitied in this group of personalities and types?
Charlize should get an Oscar nomination for this one, and Patton Oswalt for supporting actor. I'm going to go see this one again. But this isn't a comedy. If you're looking for comedy, rent Bridesmaids.
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