Cyrus (2010)

Without even knowing what this film was about, I was ready to watch it. I'll watch anything with John C. Reilly, Marisa Tomei, or Jonah Hill. Period.


John (Reilly) is a divorced man, still trying to come to terms with his single status. At the urging of his ex wife Jamie (Catherine Keener) he attends a party she is hosting with her new fiance Tim (Matt Walsh). When John gives in, and attends the party, he meets Molly (Tomei), and instantly feels a connection with her. After a few hook ups, he wants to know more about her, so he follows her home.


In a lame attempt to be nosey, and snoop around her yard, John meets Cyrus (Hill). Cyrus is Molly's adult son, who still lives with her. He seems normal enough, and goes out of his way to make John feel comfortable with the situation. Pretty soon John learns that things aren't always what they seem with Cyrus, and he has to take action in order to save his relationship with Molly.


It's a drama, wrapped in comedy. Reilly and Hill are great together, and there were plenty of laugh out loud moments. Tomei is great, as always, and brings such a sweetness to Molly, it's easy to see why John and Cyrus battle for her attention.


Rated R, Runtime 91mns