I was entertained from the moment the film started until the ending credits rolled and didn't look at my watch once - probably the highest level of kudos I could give any film. I knew some but not all of the story of Sonny Vaccaro but the dialog and acting and editing made what I thought I knew irrelevant.
Whether his scenes were with Affleck, Davis, Bateman, Tucker, Wayans, Messina or any combination of the above, Damon told me more about Sonny than any documentary ever could. Viola Davis was simply non-pareil as Michael's mother. Affleck was perfection as Phil Knight and his directorial touches added impact and levity throughout. My biggest surprise was Jason Bateman whose performances have bored me since Juno. He was perfection here and transcended performance with vitalization. Tucker was also a revelation in a different type of character than I've ever seen him play. Wayans made a terrific George Raveling of whom I am a lifelong fan. I also loved having Jay Mohr, Bob Shugar from Jerry maguire himself, play the caricature Head of Converse sneakers. Hilarious! Extremely entertaining and very worthwhile for me. 10/10.
Whether his scenes were with Affleck, Davis, Bateman, Tucker, Wayans, Messina or any combination of the above, Damon told me more about Sonny than any documentary ever could. Viola Davis was simply non-pareil as Michael's mother. Affleck was perfection as Phil Knight and his directorial touches added impact and levity throughout. My biggest surprise was Jason Bateman whose performances have bored me since Juno. He was perfection here and transcended performance with vitalization. Tucker was also a revelation in a different type of character than I've ever seen him play. Wayans made a terrific George Raveling of whom I am a lifelong fan. I also loved having Jay Mohr, Bob Shugar from Jerry maguire himself, play the caricature Head of Converse sneakers. Hilarious! Extremely entertaining and very worthwhile for me. 10/10.