Director Jason Reitman and an all-star cast take texting to task.
Its not a new subject, but still undoubtedly relevant enough to mine for dramatic material.
So why does Reitmans 2014 film feel like it was shot four or more years ago?
We hear about these things every day.
We find ourselves glued to our phones or Twitter feeds while our families sit mutely nearby.
Our computers crash from viruses as we sneak into Internet porn sites.
Our kids grow flabby and pale as they spend hours gaming online.
Travers inSaving Mr. Banks.
Garner fares no better when her overly protective mom is shrill to the point of caricature and beyond.
Men, Women and Childrenis out in theaters Wednesday (October 1).
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Rating:
2 out of 5
