Summary - Great 4.0

This is my first immersion in to a Larry David indulgence, and I’m told this is classic Larry David. Some call it the unofficial ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm” movie. How to describe? ⅓ full-on LOL, ⅓ whiny sarcasm, and ⅓ character-schtick. Clear History is funny indeed. Watching David plague himself with misfortune and engage in sometimes nonsensical dialog with an equally funny and well known cast was a hoot. The story itself is almost irrelevant; it was merely a vehicle to expose some really great and funny on-screen talent.

Acting - Really Great 4.5

This was a head-turning cast. Literally chock-full of stars:

Larry David is in his prime – but its a bit of an acquired taste. You have to tolerate the whiny-ness to get to the funny.

Jon Hamm of ‘Mad Men’ fame, is perfect as the polished and slimy 1%-er

Kate Hudson! Yes! Her character was actually much more refined than necessary for a movie like this.

Michael Keaton is just great as a redneck buddy with half a screw loose.

Danny McBride is a buddy’s buddy and holds the movie together.

Eva Mendes was hilarious with her interpretation of a cuban accent and guy-handling skills.

Amy Ryan as the jaded waitress is classic!

J.B. Smoove – acts like his name sounds like he should act.

Bill Hader from the Mindy Project, the Office, and other TV sit-coms is muted but a funny accomplice

Philip Baker Hall always seems to find himself in comedies like this. A fall-guy trooper.

Film - Very Good 3.5

Edge - Tame 1.4

Reality - Glib 1.7

1 Comment

• Wick Sep 17, 2013 9:28AM

  Regarding BrianSez’s Review
  Wow. What a cast!

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