I actually really liked this movie. It's a rare movie that can hold my attention the entire time - there isn't a lot of filler here. And the story pulls enough heartstrings to make you want to tear up.
So what didn't I like? The Lou storyline. Lou is so darn kind to the lead, who constantly blows him off for being old. The absolute worst part of this movie - that doesn't sit well with me, was the scene of the lead purposefully stealing a job that Lou had just landed.
The movie ends with basically him helping Lou get a job, and Lou later calling to use his recruiting services, saving him. And that's a nice ending, but it felt so gross after watching what we knew. I think they could have left the 'job stealing' scene out altogether and I'd have felt better about the whole movie.
Lastly, the ending was a bit rushed. I had to pause to understand what his ex boss had done - the noncompete - and it's never mentioned or explained.
So what didn't I like? The Lou storyline. Lou is so darn kind to the lead, who constantly blows him off for being old. The absolute worst part of this movie - that doesn't sit well with me, was the scene of the lead purposefully stealing a job that Lou had just landed.
The movie ends with basically him helping Lou get a job, and Lou later calling to use his recruiting services, saving him. And that's a nice ending, but it felt so gross after watching what we knew. I think they could have left the 'job stealing' scene out altogether and I'd have felt better about the whole movie.
Lastly, the ending was a bit rushed. I had to pause to understand what his ex boss had done - the noncompete - and it's never mentioned or explained.