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Reilly is the almost-suicidal John, still reeling from the fact that his wife (Keener) left him seven years ago when he bumps into Molly (Tomei) at a party and promptly falls in love. And lust. And, finally, life is sweet once again. Until John meets Cyrus (Hill), Molly's 21-year old son, who's still living at home, working on his music. Cyrus quickly proves to be as much Norman Bates as he is Norman Cook, John slowly realising that his beloved “sex angel” is in something approaching an open relationship with her son. For his part, Cyrus is determined to drive a wedge – and a U-Haul truck – between the happy loving couple, as he sets about sowing the seeds of non-love.

THE VERDICT: A comedy that's as much the Farrelly brothers as it is the Dardenne brothers, Mark and Jay Duplass deliver a curious film about a curious love triangle. The brothers' first two features – festival favourites The Puffy Chair (2005) and Baghead ('08) - cost $15,000 each to make. This cost $7million. Nonetheless, the duo stay true to their mumblecore roots, letting the actors improvise every scene, and then cutting together their film over many, many months. Dysfunction is hard to get right in comedy (don't see: The Cable Guy,Observe And Report), but the results here manage to be funny, unsettling and touching. Think Will Ferrell directed by Lars von Trier.

Review by Paul Byrne

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• • Currently 5/5 Stars.

  SINEAD

  

  Not much of a comedy, but once you get over this fact you'll be able to enjoy it's indie softness.

• • Currently 2/5 Stars.

  vu1999uk

  

  Have to say I was disappointed with this one. For a comedy its just not that funny, and it is not dramatic enough to be a drama. The performances are good though, and their a few good quirky monets, but this could have been a lot better.

• • Currently 3/5 Stars.

  Dezo

  

  A decent film with some very funny moments. Reilly & Hill give good performances but the ending is a little too happy & cheesey for my liking.

• • Currently 4/5 Stars.

  Cujo

  

  A weird little movie with a great cast and some terrific performances. John C Reilly is perfectly cast for his role as is Johah Hill as Cyrus. I loved the whole tone of the movie, littered with uncomfortable moments and quirks. Well worth a watch.

• • Currently 4/5 Stars.

  luluk

  

  Enjoyable comedy/drama. The ensemble cast is terrific, bringing great depth and likeabilty to their characters. And the story does well to maintain your interest, despite the somewhat predictable ending. The movie is just the right length, and is well-structured, almost like a play in three acts. I really enjoyed watching it and would recommend it.

• • Currently 4/5 Stars.

  andrewire

  

  One word: Performances. Cyrus is a good film because of the immense talent of John C. Reilly, Marisa Tomei, Katherine Keener and Jonah Hill. These characters are hardly likeable --except Keener's-- but the acting is so natural that you really care about them. Reilly and Tomei are particularly memorable. I wasn't expecting a laugh-out-loud comedy and Cyrus was more of a dramedy which it turned out to be the best way to tell this story. I have never seen another movie by Jay and Mark Duplass before so Cyrus was a revelation. The downside, if any, was that the ending felt a bit abrupt. It was nevertheless a satisfying resolution, full of unanswered questions. I highly recommend it!

• • Currently 4/5 Stars.

  princesskia

  

• • Currently 4/5 Stars.

  technogoblin

  

  Marisa Tomei is nothing short of fantastic in this little indie comedy. John C. Reilly and Jonah Hill prove a fantastic double act, at under 90 minutes, this is time well spent!

• • Currently 4/5 Stars.

  peteclarke

  

  Reilly is excellent but a great cast performance all round. Loved this weird little film

• • Currently 1/5 Stars.

  dennehca

  

  If I could give 0 stars I would.Im not sure if this was trying to be a comedy or a drama.It failed at both.It was one of the dullest,awkwardest,most boring films ive seen in recent years.I was yawning non stop for the last hour.I wouldnt recommend anyone going to see this movie.I wouldnt even waste time watching it if it was on the tv.

• • Currently 2/5 Stars.

  Bigeamo

  

  Very disappointed in this one. Was really looking forward to seeing it but it sooo doesn't live up to expectations, or the trailer.