A tad inconsequential, this is a film that starts out well and gradually, subtly falls apart. It's worth a watch, but I'm curious to see what Alexander Payne could've done with the material.

Everything about it is quiet and subdued. I like that in a film. I'd like that in life.

Low-key but effective drama, very well written and acted. All the parts are really well cast and there are just the right number of characters, each of whom gets enough focus. Despite being at the heart of the film's moral dilemmas, the Paul Giamatti character is not the most interesting - that role falls to the awkward teenager who just needs a little nurturing to bring out his human side.

This is a well made drama and Paul Giamatti is excellent in the lead role. Alex Shaffer is also great as a talented but troubled kid. Overall this is an enjoyable film well made by the director Tom McCarthy.

Not bad but half baked. The kid/wrestling storyline is the strongest but some of the rest could have used some more work. Decent performances by all, just doesn't manage to get the pin (that's a wrestling term, right?)

Thomas McCarthy is one of my favourite new(er) directors working today. His first feature, “The Station Agent”, was one of my favourite films of 2003. His second feature, “The Visitor”, was one of the better films of 2007. This is his third and most recent feature and while it may not be his best, it most certainly conveys his talents as a great screenwriter and realist.

I can't toss off this feeling of "enh" the film is giving me. It's pleasant enough and it has a lot of nice moments, but it's just a competent little film and basically is as nice as a film can get without it becoming great. People talk about Giamatti's acting, but I think Amy Ryan takes this one. Not a bad watch but no one will frown on you for missing it. Score is not a grade.

A hearted but not too sentimental sports drama, Win Win is not a great film -- I was enjoying it and knowing how was it going to end --, but it presents an entire cast giving sincere characters, real life people dealing with real life issues, and you just want to care about them. It was a joy watching this one.

Lovingly written dramedy featuring quite a winning set of characters going through the strain of a downer plot but pulling joyous aspects without betraying them or realism.

A nice little indie drama that works in large because it's got a great cast. It manages to take a somewhat tired premise (family of nice people taking in a troubled kid and helping him turn his life around) and not making it a cliched mess. Giamatti is phenomenal, and everyone else is very good as well. Plus, it's always nice to see Burt Young in a movie.

"Despite embroiling its characters in thorny ethical and legal quandaries, Win Win is after only uncomplicated tidiness." - Nick Schager

Not my idea of a win... it's more of a bland tie between pandering to the indie-crowd and being amiable. Don't get the love for this.

A fairly mediocre indie dramedy, elevated to greatness by Giamatti's outstanding performance.

Not quite as witty as I would've thought, but a decent story.

Far too predictable but I don't regret seeing it.

The movie starts of slow but then it catches pace and holds it well. Paul Gimatti is good as always, really liked the acting of Alex Shaffer who plays Kyle. It is not a dark comedy or anything but just a good drama sprinkled with some funny moments. A good movie to watch any time.

Good as a real drama, the modern life kind.

A decent little drama/comedy. Characters are unique and interesting, but the plot is kinda predictable. There are a few unanswered questions though, and a few "guns on the wall" that went un-fired. I think it could have been tweaked in a few small ways to make it a lot better, and the ending was kind of unexpected.

Nothing radically new, but a solid family/sport drama which avoids the very worst cliches. Excellent performances, although Bobby Cannavalle's role is very caricatured and kind of psychotic and takes too much space.

A very lovely movie. There are concepts and plotlines that on the surface seem like they are a little tired, but the cast definitely keeps it fresh. The film has a great ensemble of actors who really create a very heartfelt film.

Giamatti's character is kind of an asshole and while the film does a good job of making us understand his situation, he's never quite sympathetic enough to make everything fit together. He is sympathetic enough to carry the movie and make it work, and that's good enough.

whatever the fuck it takes!

A film that has its heart in the right place, even as the execution has its flaws around the edges. McCarthy emphasizes the comedy of the piece without pushing it too far over the edge and leaving the drama behind. Most everything surrounding the kid, Kyle, is well done, leaving much of his past as a loose end. Also, Amy Ryan is magnificent with her well rounded character. That said, the character of the friend and the mother are cartoonish, and the end is just a bit too neat.

A generally well written, cast and well made comedy-drama with a few really nice scenes. It has a foundation of solidly structured and meaningful character relationships, which is always a good thing and if you stick Paul Giamatti in the middle of your movie you'll always get a few bonus marks from me! That said I can only point to Giamatti as being the single outright brilliant thing about this movie. Everything else is good, but it's not going to amaze or emote to any great level.

The acting and atmosphere are very good, but Flaherty's (Giamatti's) decision to movie the old man away from his home isn't sufficiently motivated. Why should he risk his law license when he could spend a chunk of the old man's savings on live-in caregivers and still keep the $1500 month? Since the entire plot hangs on this decision, its lack of credibility is unfortunate.

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