Title: Unfinished Business
Year: 2015
Genre: Comedy
Rating: 5.5
Cast: Vince Vaughn, Dave Franco, Sienna Miller, Tom Wilkinson, James Marsden
Description: A symphony of awkward silences and cringe-worthy humor, "Unfinished Business" isn't a masterpiece, but it's a surprisingly effective exploration of the anxieties inherent in the pursuit of professional success. While the slapstick comedy often veers into the territory of the painfully predictable, the film's underlying current of desperation and the yearning for connection resonate unexpectedly. Vince Vaughn's portrayal of a struggling businessman, caught between ambition and familial responsibility, strikes a chord, offering a glimpse into the often-ignored emotional toll of the corporate grind. Though uneven, the film's exploration of work-life balance and the human cost of ambition makes it more than just a forgettable comedy. It's a flawed yet oddly compelling character study disguised in a business trip gone hilariously wrong.