Answers to Nothing

2011
5| 2h4m| R| en
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Against the backdrop of a missing girl case, lost souls throughout Los Angeles search for meaning and redemption and affect each other in ways they don't always see.

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Claire Dunne One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.
Sienna-Rose Mclaughlin The movie really just wants to entertain people.
Edwin The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.
Wyatt There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.
gradyharp Writer/director Matthew Leutwyler manages to challenge the concentration and intellect and attention span of the viewer in this non-linear and ultimately satisfying intertwining of stories that examine the bad in the best of us and the good in the worst of us. Against the backdrop of a child abduction case (person of interest is next door neighbor Beckworth (Greg Germann) we follow five days in the life of Frankie, a single parent detective (Julie Benz) assigned to the case, her best friend Kate (Elizabeth Mitchell) whose determination to get pregnant keeps her from confronting Ryan (Dane Cook) her psychologist husband's infidelity with rock singer Tara (Aja Volkman) while he is attempting to reconcile his parents (his fragile mother played by Barbara Hershey) long separation, an on-line video game addicted school teacher Carter (Mark Kelly) and his obsession with the missing child that pushes him to the edge of vigilantism, a beat cop Jerry (Erik Palladino) grieving over the violent death of his wife, Drew (Miranda Bailey) recovering addict and her wheel chair bound brother Erik (Vincent Vinteresca)preparing for the LA marathon, and Allegra (Kali Hawk), a self-loathing African American TV writer's search for love who happens to be a patient of Ryan's (and who is on the brink of a mixed courtships with a shy and likely virginal Evan played by Zack Gifford). The string of stories asks us to look at their lives (and ours!) and to take action where it is needed to end injustice.The cast of characters is so strong that despite the rather confusing progress o the story we get to know each character very well. The ending is exceptionally well handled. This is one o those surprise films that appears on the surface to be one of those shallow/too much too fast director's egomaniacal art films, but by film's end the audience simply cannot fail to be touched in many different positive ways. Grady Harp
ravenlll i am not a movie critic by any stretch of the imagine - i watch a movie for entertainment. i like a movie to move me in some way - to make me laugh, make me cry ... to make me FEEL something for the characters.this movie did just that. Oscar winning performances? hard to say ... but this movie deserves much more than the 3 stars that it has right now on IMDb.lives crossing paths, zig-zagging and enmeshing one another. everyone has demons. everyone has things inside of them that haunt them. these people have to face theirs - and this is the story of those lives coming to terms and facing the reality of their existence.i rated this movie high because i wanted it to move up in the ratings. this movie would be about an 8 for me. Dane Cook did a great job in this dramatic role, Elizabeth Mitchell is always fantastic .. and the rest of the cast did a great job.it made me cry, smile, cheer and empathize .. and that's enough for me.
azm-ambush Answers to Nothing is a complicated tapestry of seemingly disparate threads that ultimately come together in moving and honest ways. All of the actors do a tremendous job bringing authenticity and conviction to their roles, especially Dane Cook and Mark Kelly. The music is beautiful and provides a colorful backdrop to the unfolding narratives. There are so many emotional states present in this film - many of which are constantly shifting and evolving - and the result is a truthful meditation on the hard work it takes to live with honesty and commitment. I highly recommend this film - since it has aspects of many different genres and has so many unique characters, there's something in it for everyone.
Elric Kane Answers to Nothing is that rare combination of an ensemble cast grappling with life's complexities without descending into heavy handed storytelling. It both lifts you up and crushes you down as you recognize the various shades of yourself in the characters. I have been weary of ensemble dramas like this since the manipulative'Crash', but I felt the director and cast did a superb job and the emotion really builds to something tangible and rewarding. The singer Aja Volkman of 'Nico Vega'provides an emotional charge right through the film and Mad Men actor Mark Kelly gives a great turn as a gamer/High School teacher out for justice. Great film - highly recommended.