Dan's new boss is going
to be 27 year old Carter Duryea (Topher Grace). Carter is supposed to be a hot
shot executive who has no knowledge of publishing business at all. His devotion
to the business has already cost him his marriage. His newly wed wife (Selma
Blair) has divorced him just after seven months of marriage. Dan has no choice
other than put up with Carter's rudeness at the office. But eventually, Dan develops
a cordial relationship with Carter.
On a Sunday, lonely Carter invites
himself for dinner at Dan's house. Carter meets Dan's 18 year old daughter Alex.
He is very much attracted to Alex and they begin a secret relationship. By
the time Dan came to know about his daughter's affair with his young boss, he was
forced to confront Carter which results in an emotionally hurting drama...
Writer
director Paul Weitz, narrates a tale that is based on male bonding, which is
totally different from the usual norm. It is amusing to watch what is going on
in modern age corporations where totally unqualified people, both men and women,
get the top jobs with their charm and wit. Movie has a perfect fit with the
real world and real people.
Dennis Quaid as Dan presents an excellent
performance as a middle aged manager. Topher Grace also puts up a good
performance as a bright and ambitious guy with great drive to achieve high goals
even though he doesn't know what he is doing. He is perfect example for today's
corporate world, especially North American. It is an enjoyable movie with a lot
of pleasurable moments. It is a well acted, well taken film that correlates hard
working real people with bitter experiences.
We rate this film Good.
