Standing Up, Falling Down

Once it rushes through the unlikely bromance introductions and tropes, this ultimately has a big heart. It’s well-cast and never shies away from the realities of functional alcoholism, even as it plays some of this for laughs. Its big heart and safe resolution doesn’t dilute the tragedy here – for all of the characters, many of whom have given up on their dreams and are just biding their time. There’s no judgement of that. In fact, the movie presumes that it’s okay to give up on your dreams, and instead create new ones. That’s the truth, but it’s also kind of a tough pill.