Unexpectedly funny, involving, and touching, "Win Win" is a small triumph. The story follows a struggling lawyer and volunteer wrestling coach, convincingly played by Paul Giamatti, who thinks he's got a win-win when a client's run-away, quasi-delinquent grandson, a champion wrestler, comes into his life. But his questionable dealings with the client surface, and soon he's facing a serious personal and legal crisis. Supporting players are solid: Amy Ryan as the lawyer's wife, Bobby Cannavale and Jeffrey Tambor as friends/fellow coaches, and especially Alex Shaffer, a real life champion wrestler appearing in his first role. Everyone gets a life lesson, and the win-win's feel earned.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Win Win ****
Unexpectedly funny, involving, and touching, "Win Win" is a small triumph. The story follows a struggling lawyer and volunteer wrestling coach, convincingly played by Paul Giamatti, who thinks he's got a win-win when a client's run-away, quasi-delinquent grandson, a champion wrestler, comes into his life. But his questionable dealings with the client surface, and soon he's facing a serious personal and legal crisis. Supporting players are solid: Amy Ryan as the lawyer's wife, Bobby Cannavale and Jeffrey Tambor as friends/fellow coaches, and especially Alex Shaffer, a real life champion wrestler appearing in his first role. Everyone gets a life lesson, and the win-win's feel earned.
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