'Up in the Air' is a surprise gem. Starring George Clooney, it follows his character around America where he fulfills his role as chief person hired to to fire you. 'Up in the Air' sets a contemporary tone given the harsh economic environment it emboldens. More than that, it explores the down side of human interrelationships and disappointment that inevitably gets entangled through the gaps of our working life.
Clooney plays a forty-something bachelor who is sharp, anti-social, knows what he wants and is happy to keep it that way. Things seem threatened however when a new recruit, 'fresh from Cornell' suggests an internet based system of 'letting people' go that replaces the myriad of flying hours it takes to let people go at via the current system. Disgruntled by this threat, Clooney insists she accompany him on some of his many flights on his way to let people go from the next multinational employer whose revenues have been crushed by the recession.
'Up in the Air' is very well directed and does not delay. Performances are perfect and the script pristeen enough to convince us the smart characters' life hurdles are fettered with true emotions. A surprise hit. Highly recommended.
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