The Extra Man (2010)

A young literature teacher from a small town goes to New York City to experience new things and try to become a writer. His roommate in Manhattan is an older teacher who increases his living standards by escorting rich old women.

Passable comedy which resumes the Glen or Glenda problematics in a contemporary setting. The satire on environmental activists is subtle but is there for anyone with eyes to see. On the whole, a carefully written film, not too brilliant perhaps, but somewhat improved by the presence of the best actors around in these days.

Rating: 52