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Checked out this flick because it stars Zach Galifianakis. Turns out he's not even in this movie! Instead it stars Ben Stiller as Greenburg, a neurotic misanthrope who after being released from a mental institution stays at his rich brother's house in Los Angeles. While in L.A. Greenburg revisits his old bandmates and ex-girlfriends, and in an attempt to "Do Nothing", kindles a relationship with his brother's nanny Florence, played by a terrific Greta Gerwig. The acting is great and the story is about a nostalgic man in his 40's coming to terms with his life. My problem with the movie is I can't feel any sympathy for Ben Stiller's "miserable rear end in a top hat" character. His dark past is never really explored, and he shows nothing but contempt for his so-called friends throughout the movie. Isn't the audience supposed to care about the main character? Perhaps it's sophomoric, but my only complaint is 'Greenburg' didn't off himself. If you enjoy brooding 40-something characters, you'll love Greenburg. 3/5
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