Put upon Colm Meaney’s father says he’s dying. His dying wish is to heal the family from some long ago rift that split the family. Seeking to fulfil his dad’s dying wish he makes contact with Paul Reiser, his long lost cousin, who is now a rich builder in NYC who is dealing with a heart attack, a divorce and his daughter’s adopting a baby. Deciding to take up Meaney’s invitation he flies to Ireland where the two men butt heads…before realizing they are similar after all.
Despite going largely as you would expect THE PROBLEM WITH PEOPLE is a delight. It’s good time with good people- particularly Reiser and Meaney. They make a hell of a pair and even before the end they seem like two old friends. Actually the best part of the film is that Meaney gets to play one of his very rare leads. Sure Reiser is on screen with him but Meaney is literally the first and last face we see in the film and it’s an absolute joy.
I’m not going to lie and say this is the best film you’ll see this year, but I will say it’s one of the most entertaining.
Currently playing at the Austin Film Festival THE PROBLEM WITH PEOPLE is worth your time
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