Paul Rudd is such a naturally ebullient actor that it can be startling to see him ground down. A gifted physical performer who, at 50, looks so youthful that his appearance tends to precede all oth…
is such a naturally ebullient actor that it can be startling to see him ground down. A gifted physical performer who, at 50, looks so youthful that his appearance tends to precede all other attributes when he’s discussed, Rudd also still has the verve and energy of a rising star — a quality that he seems to enjoy playing against. Directed by Judd Apatow, Rudd helped give the films “Knocked Up” and “This is 40” their heft by sapping himself of fun and light.
A generation ago, Rudd literally dragged himself to do chores in “Wet Hot American Summer,” throwing his body forward angrily as if fighting a newly oppressive force of gravity and crafting a genius bit of comedy. Here, forcing himself out of bed, to work, home, and back to bed, Rudd’s performance uses the same gifts but towards darker ends; the project, dragging itself forward, follows suit.
Rudd’s performance almost hurts to watch, so grounded is it in a mundane sort of depression. Miles isn’t showily upset, he just has to force himself through life; confrontedsomeone who looks just like him but is easily able to do all the things on which Miles has given up only makes him feel more futile. New-Miles has both a fresh perspective on work and the vim to excite colleagueshis ideas; he is a doting and present romantic partner, too.
This drama, surprisingly enough created by longtime “Daily Show” producer Timothy Greenberg, is part of a growing trend of art using metaphors rooted in sci-fi or fantasy elements to tell the stories of real people overcoming personal challenges.
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