Ben Kalman’s life has finally caught up with him. He’s lost his once successful car dealership by cutting corners; he cheated on his wife and disappointed their daughter; he is cheating on his current girl friend who he is only dating cos her father can help him set up a new business, and after charming a college student into offering him some life experience, he betrays him too. It is no wonder that he ends up alone.This singular unconventional comedy focuses on where Ben Kalman’s life can go from here (Michael Douglas in one of his best ever performances) and is a very sensitive and highly nuanced movie with its character-led plot so well served by an exceptional pool of talent that includes Sarah Sarandon, Danny Devito, Mary Louise Parker and Jesse Eisenberg.
There are two things that Ben Kalman is very good at selling viz. cars and himself. And by the end of his story, you are ready to buy both.
★★★★★★★
