Straight A's

Ryan Phillippe, Anna Paquin

Irresponsible 30 yo shows up at his estranged brother's house after 10 years and wreaks havoc. Good cast kept me interested in the story most of the way. Unfortunately the third act dove headfirst into mawkish sentimentally and ruined the set-up.

RP excelled in a difficult role...he had to hold our sympathy even while acting like a jerk. He was nicely supported by AP.  But the resolution turned a family melodrama into a groaner. Too bad.

5