Man About Town
Man About Town

Man About Town

2006Movie96 minEnglish

A top Hollywood talent agent finds his cushy existence threatened when he discovers that his wife is cheating on him and that his journal has been swiped by a reporter out to bring him down.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes13%
Metacritic32/100
Google Users47%
Director: Rob HeddenGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A philandering architect's life unravels when he discovers a secret diary detailing his wife's supposed affairs. As he becomes consumed by paranoia and seeks revenge, he starts to question his own reality and the true nature of his relationships.

Critical Reception

Man About Town was poorly received by critics, who largely dismissed it as a convoluted and unconvincing blend of drama and dark comedy. Audiences also found the plot confusing and the characters unsympathetic, leading to a box office disappointment.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a muddled plot and unlikeable characters.
  • Ben Affleck's performance is considered unconvincing in this dark comedy.
  • Critics found the story to be a predictable and poorly executed exploration of infidelity and revenge.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a general disappointment with the film's confusing narrative and a lack of engaging characters. Many felt the dark humor did not land effectively and the plot was difficult to follow.

Fun Fact

The film's initial script was reportedly a much darker thriller, but it was re-written to incorporate comedic elements, which many critics felt did not blend well.

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DoubleUK

In this movie, Ben Affleck shows he has a convincingly knack for comedy. He plays Jack Giamoro, who is heading a big agency for writers and actors in Hollywood. He is married to a beautiful woman (Nina, played by Rebecca Romijn) and takes c...