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CARD SHARK'S QUICKIE REVIEW OF:
UP IN THE AIR (2009)

    So when I went to see this movie I really did not know what to expect, mostly because they did a terrible job marketing it. I had only seen the preview and all I knew was that it was about a guy who goes around firing people. A bold choice given the current economic climate.  Being a poker player I was very aware of the heavy American Airlines product placement used in this movie. You see, in poker terms when you are dealt two pocket aces it is known as American Airlines and it's my favorite hand to get. Every time I saw American Airlines in this movie all I thought about was what I could have done with that hand. After seeing their name about 50 times without making a single dime off of it, I started getting into a bad mood. That being said. George Clooney was the Clooney that I like in films. He was witty, biting and constantly putting people in uncomfortable situations. The script was amazing as well. I can usually watch comedies without laughing out loud due to my practiced poker face, but when I noticed myself laughing at the dialogue I started to realize just how good the script actually was. If you don't go to the movie theater to go see this one do yourself a favor and at least rent the damn thing. I look forward to this one getting a nod for Screenwriting at the Oscars, but wouldn't be surprised if The Aacademy made fools of us all and nominated Avatar instead.