Cyrus

For recently divorced John (John C Reilly), the idea of finding a new partner is daunting, so when he meets Molly (Marisa Tomei) at a singles party, he falls instantly in love. She’s attractive, funny and likes John for the lovable klutz he is. There’s just one problem: she has a grown-up son who’s still creepily tied to his momma’s apron strings. Jonah Hill plays Molly’s son with the perfect balance of weird and funny, leaving John unsettled and not sure whether to befriend or loathe the kid.

While this film is extremely entertaining it is not a straightforward comedy, as the situation requires the actors to explore their feelings about a very awkward threesome. This in itself makes for an interesting experiment in acting. The offbeat tempo of this film is what makes it a winner.

Rating: 3 outta 5.