Ryan Reynolds really goes out of his norm to show enormous range of character. Indie director Rodrigo Cortes has given us a terrific commentary on social injustice, corporate ambivalence and one man's last chance to validate his life. It's not simplistic at all; won the New York Critics' Circle award for Best Screenplay. Not much to say without blabbing away all the clever jabs at life, as it might be. As a film, it's certainly a revelation; as satire, it's brilliant, and as entertainment, I can only say that Ryan Reynolds is endearing and makes me care about his fate. I'm especially pleased that the ending wasn't a cop-out. Terrific premise, and very well done. Reynolds is a talent with which to be reckoned...Tough role, well focused. My only objection is that the DVD I watched had no extras at all.