Gigantic

...the characters are interesting. You could make a movie about them. That Brian's very sane mother is played by Jane Alexander is an example of how well the film is cast.

The collision of reality with absurdity has charming unpredictability and delightfully deadpan drollery, thanks in no small part to the good performances all round.

Unsurprisingly, there aren’t enough superlatives to shower on John Goodman. His performance as the rich, brash and abrasive businessman is as offensive as it is funny.

...well-observed naturalism and surreal absurdity.

...there's fitful chemistry between lead actors Paul Dano and Zooey Deschanel...