people say of it, "just turn off your brain and enjoy it!" and "it's so stupid, it's great!" maybe so, but i sooner invested the time in seeing an all-time great actor and two good ones just perform; that's entertaining enough for me. that i could go in with that subdued expectation and be pleasantly surprised with the subtle way it made a timely point is what impressed me.

i'm not sure what i go into with a critical eye because i'd rather see where the film takes me. there are directors and some screenwriters i expect much of and maybe grade them higher if it's not up there with IMO their best. this guy is not one of those. i have to remind myself who he is even though i like his other films. sometimes that's nice.