Why so much hype?

Film Perfection

It's complicated... I really like the directing, acting and writing but, there are issues with the way it's shot that I just can't deny. As much as I love the storytelling and the fantastic performance but, there are also certain scenes that didn't need to exist.

The joyful confection is coated in a sparkly gloss, bright enough to gleam from the darkest, most cynical corners.

This story touches many realities of our lives and was executed in a way that it should must touch your heart. Every character had played their role in an awesome manner. I had my reservation for Gerard Butler playing in a non-action movie but he did pull this role nicely. This movie is full of intensity and suspense and it is indeed a thrilling drama.

People are not entirely good or entirely bad, this is a model movie that portrays a man doing the right thing in the wrong way. On one hand he is trying to provide for his family and climb up the ranks but on the other hand he does morally wrong things and neglects his family in the process. He is a man we can relate to and in this movie we become invested in him neither hating him nor loving him but sympathizing with him.Something unexpected happens and our investment becomes even heightened, we cry, laugh and cry all over again. You see happiness, sadness and pure life in this movie - well acted. It is also nice to see marriage portrayed in all it's ups and downs without adding too much drama other than that of unexpected life.I loved this movie and would recommend it!

Very meaningful,deep movie, which makes you to think over about your priorities and make the right decision in life. It's rare to find a movie that would be both touching and entertaining at the same time these days. This movie will be re-watched many times for sure! People who said something bad about this movie obviously have no heart or deep movies are not for them.

Without going into specific details, there are quite a few disturbing pieces of rationale flung around in this movie.There is a religious belief that childhood illnesses can be attributed to the sins of the parents. That belief is core to this movie. This movie claims you can cure a sick child by simply not being a scumbag for about 10 seconds. Not only that, your entire life will be redeemed, and yet essentially unchanged.There are other disturbing claims. Like if you hire an aging Boomer your business will grow exponentially. Also, that being a scumbag from a mansion does not count as official scumbaggery. Even drunken whore-mongering can be redeemed, and yet continue unabated. Apparently this is the new American Dream - a feel good movie for the unrepentant.