Curapedi I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

Humaira Grant It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

Casey Duggan It’s sentimental, ridiculously long and only occasionally funny

Deanna There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

Prismark10 This is a low budget Independent film that wowed critics at The Sundance Festival in 2007.It stars Jason Patric as Jay, a very strict Traffic warden who is in fact downright rude and also prone to violence and lying about the people he has booked. He provokes them and thinks his uniform is enough to see him through. In an early scene he books his own son.Claire played by British actress Samantha Morton is a new warden, good hearted in nature but lonely living with her disabled mother.Both characters go on a date and seem to be attracted to each other, although what Claire sees in Jay, no one knows. He is rude, obnoxious and tells her she is chubby. The fact that he has a very distant relationship with his son who is a musician might give a clue that he has issues, he mentions of his relationship in his college days which detoured his life. Jay is also addicted to online porn, more so than the normal red blooded male.The movie, filmed in sunny LA but set in Christmas is unusual with lead actors who are known names and features good acting. Jason Patric who was set for stardom in the late 80s and early 90s might be too good looking to play a loner with relationship issues. Samantha Morton looks too thin to be someone with a fondness for M&Ms.The film has its little twists and turns and although slight it keeps your interest.

needsid What an astonishing performance from Mr. Patric!The movie - as it starts - seems to be pretty boring and simple. Maybe a bit too silly. Then Jason Patric appears and the story gets more interesting. It is enough to make you keep watching. Shortly you find yourself to be amazed by Mr. Patric's unique character. At this point it is hardly decidable if he is a real asshole or just a man with an unsuccessful life. Later it becomes clear that the director is a woman, so she wants this character to be a real asshole. Anyway, Mr. Patric puts so much reality into his character that you keep wondering how could this grotesque man be so real. If you're a man, you'll find the essence of yourself in "Jay". ..and this is very-very surprising after all.I've never though of Mr. Patric as one of the best actors, but he surely is. I would give him an Oscar for this performance without any doubt!

fore-jen I visit somebody in Utah, and she says, "You're going to be here for Sundance." So? Yes, I have been living under a rock. Movies, movies, movies. Had a great time, but then -- Write a review? OK, so be gentle with me, I'm new at this. My favorite of the four we saw was Expired. Think comedy, but black – romantic, but brainy. Some smart dialog, and loved the concept. She's a kind-hearted meter maid (Samantha Morton), takes care of her ailing mother (Terri Garr), and doesn't like having to ticket people. He's that cop from Hell (Jason Patric) who lives to ticket. Her life is full, yet empty. His life is empty, and he's full of it. They're not the most likely pairing, but they hook up and not really knowing how to take the next step, or get over the fear, they dance around each other. The awkward two-step is funny and recognizable. There's a date scene, in particular, that is hilarious. The audience becomes very invested in her, rooting for her salvage operation of him. At the same time, everyone has met him – hopefully not on a deserted road at night – but here you get to see some good in officer-not-so-friendly. Eventually. In the meantime, his confrontations are a riot and Patric really steals the show. I thought the leads were great, enjoyed the give and take between them. There was definite chemistry there. There aren't many movies I can re-watch, but I'd like to see this again. I've already told a few people that when this comes out, it's a date movie both women and men can enjoy. As a guy, I usually find relationship movies pretty blah, but this one is definitely recommended. On the star scale, 3 of 4. On this 10 point scale, maybe an 8.Personal note: OK, Jen, I did a review. Now stop texting me about it!

raymondmansfield I got the opportunity to attend the Sundance Film Festival for the first time this year. There were a lot of films to choose from and its difficult to decide which ones to attend. I had heard this movie was a dark comedy, like a 'Your Friends and Neighbors', which I thought was hilarious, so I went to check it out. It ended up being probably my favorite film of the festival. It had me cracking up the whole time and was so unexpected. It was one of those great experiences where you go in without expectations and leave the theater as if you discovered something. I'm happy I got the chance to see it.