Directed by John Dahl
Viewed 3-25-10
Frank Falenczyk, played by Oscar-winning British actor Ben Kingsley, is a hit man in Buffalo and an alcoholic. His drinking interferes with his work, so he is sent by his family-run business to San Fransisco to dry up. He takes a part time job in a morgue preparing bodies, and goes to AA meetings. Téa Leoni's character becomes Frank's romantic interest after meeting her at a funeral. Luke Wilson's character becomes Frank's AA sponsor.
This off beat film is clever, funny, and a nice progression and transformation for the characters. The creative ending was interesting to me, and I enjoyed the movie a whole lot better than watching Brothers.
Grade: I give this a B. It wasn't amazing, but it didn't disappoint.
Age: Aside from the language, some mild adult content and violence... really a pretty tame movie. 13+
