I just watched this Roman Polanski film a couple of days ago and am pleased to say it was awesome. It is based upon a French play called "God of Carnage" by Yasmin Reza. This screwball comedy is centered around two couples who meet to discuss how one of the couples sons assaulted the other's son at a playground one afternoon.
The conversation that ensues between the couples as they discuss this event is hysterical and nothing short of brilliant. This film allows each member of the ensemble cast to exercise their acting skills accordingly and each does so in their own unique manner. Jodie Foster plays an eager-to-please liberal mom, while Kate Winslet is the foil to Foster, playing an uptight woman. John C. Reilly is hysterical as the laid-back dad contrasting with Christoph Waltz's performance as an apathetic business man.
As the movie goes on, the dialogue becomes increasingly absurd and events get out of hand. By the midway point when John C. Reilly breaks out the Scotch you almost want to pour a glass of booze for yourself and join in on the fun--it is infectious. It is fun to see all of these actors come together in a piece that allows them to individually showcase their acting skills. I highly recommend you check out this film, it is available now for rental. Check out the trailer after the jump.
---Posted by Karl Ryan (@karlmcdougerson)