We Got This Covered writes: The Company Men is a movie I’ve been looking forward to seeing for a while. Starring Tommy Lee Jones, Chris Cooper and Ben Affleck, with supporting roles going to Maria Bello, Rosemarie DeWitt, Kevin Costner and the always enjoyable Eamonn Walker, the acting seemed particularly promising. The film looked to offer an honest, touching and accurate portrayal of what it was like for many people during the recent global recession. Director John Wells brings us a tale of three men, all of whom are the victims of corporate downsizing, and attempts to show us how they deal with it. While the film hiccups here and there, as a whole, it’s a fairly strong movie and offers us an engaging, intelligent and emotionally satisfying tale, bolstered by some very strong acting.
With The Company Men currently making its way through theatres, We Got This Covered decided to sit down and talk with Eamonn Walker, who plays Danny in the film. Mr. Walker is best known for his role on Oz, HBO’s hit television show in which he played Kareem Said. Since then, Eamonn has had significant roles in films like Lord Of War, The Messenger and Legacy. He has also appeared in numerous tv shows, such as Justice, Kings, ER and The Whole Truth.
A strong ensemble cast headline a drama about the recent economic crisis, though it often feels more manipulated than inspired. Full review by Chris Pandolfi.
This week That Movie Podcast will be reviewing No Strings Attached and The Company Men . In their snob vs. slob debate they pit The Sting against Catch Me if You Can . In their drinking the cinematic Kool-aide segment they discuss Rian Johnson's Brick .
