The Details

"Doing the right thing has never gone so wrong…"

The adorable Tobey Maguire stars alongside funny beauty Elizabeth Banks, excellently quirky Laura Linney, the "scandalous" star Kerry Washington, a serious Ray Liotta and the lulling Dennis Haysbert, whom you may remember from 'Far From Heaven' but more likely, from all the 'State Farm' insurance advertisements, with the slogan, "Are you in good hands?" Written and directed by Jacob Aaron Estes, this 2011 drama-comedy was much more of a thriller for me. I've never found people's pain comedic, but this film despite the series of unfortunate events was a fantastic, incredibly unbelievable ride of chaos! Who would think that a few raccoons could lead someone to the darkest moments of their lives.

Wonderfully written and executed, this film was quirky and outrageous and viewers find themselves appalled, worried but thirsty for more. It unfolded very much like a fairy-tale on acid; hopeful and bright beginnings, the plot, the climax and then a cool-down very much mirroring a backyard of beauty yet filled with worms living underneath it all.

Rated R for language, sexual content and adult situations, this film isn't for the little ones, but full of itty-bitty and not so itty questions one might ask themselves if they were caught in such situations on their choice of actions. Maguire who replaced James McAvoy who originally was to play the part of 'Jeff Lang', shone exceptionally in this film with his magnificent and priceless expressions throughout the steady rolling turn of events.

Very dark comedy, but if you want guaranteed fun - do see it - it's an absolute delight!