Up in the Air (2009)
The American comedy-drama film, Up in the Air (2009), directed by Jason Reitman and written by Reitman and Sheldon Turner, is based on Walter Kirn’s 2001 novel of the same name. The protagonist, Ryan Bingham, is employed at an American human resources consultancy firm that specializes in assisting with employment terminations. As part of his job, Ryan frequently travels around the country to conduct layoffs on behalf of companies. In addition to his work responsibilities, Ryan also delivers motivational speeches centered around living a life free from burdensome relationships and material possessions. Being a frequent flyer himself, Ryan has a goal of earning ten million frequent flyer miles with American Airlines. During his travels, he meets Alex, another frequent traveler who works professionally. As their schedules permit, they begin a casual relationship and meet up in different cities.
Ryan is summoned back to his company’s headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. A young and driven new employee named Natalie Keener proposes a plan to reduce expenses by conducting layoffs through video-conferencing. Ryan expresses apprehension about the impersonal and undignified nature of this method and suggests that Natalie may lack the knowledge and empathy needed for handling delicate situations. In an effort to help Natalie learn, Ryan’s boss, Craig Gregory, assigns her to accompany him on his next round of terminations. During their travels, Ryan teaches Natalie some useful tips for traveling efficiently such as packing light and speeding through airport security. As they spend time together, Natalie challenges Ryan’s views on life, particularly when it comes to romantic relationships, but he stands by his beliefs.
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Cast:  George ClooneyRyan Bingham  Vera FarmigaAlex Goran  Anna KendrickNatalie Keener  Jason BatemanCraig Gregory  Amy MortonKara Bingham  Melanie LynskeyJulie Bingham  J.K. SimmonsBob  Danny McBrideJim Miller  Zach GalifianakisSteve  Sam ElliottMaynard Finch |
The American comedy-drama film, Up in the Air (2009), directed by Jason Reitman and written by Reitman and Sheldon Turner, is based on Walter Kirn’s 2001 novel of the same name. The protagonist, Ryan Bingham, is employed at an American human resources consultancy firm that specializes in assisting with employment terminations. As part of his job, Ryan frequently travels around the country to conduct layoffs on behalf of companies. In addition to his work responsibilities, Ryan also delivers motivational speeches centered around living a life free from burdensome relationships and material possessions. Being a frequent flyer himself, Ryan has a goal of earning ten million frequent flyer miles with American Airlines. During his travels, he meets Alex, another frequent traveler who works professionally. As their schedules permit, they begin a casual relationship and meet up in different cities.
Ryan is summoned back to his company’s headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. A young and driven new employee named Natalie Keener proposes a plan to reduce expenses by conducting layoffs through video-conferencing. Ryan expresses apprehension about the impersonal and undignified nature of this method and suggests that Natalie may lack the knowledge and empathy needed for handling delicate situations. In an effort to help Natalie learn, Ryan’s boss, Craig Gregory, assigns her to accompany him on his next round of terminations. During their travels, Ryan teaches Natalie some useful tips for traveling efficiently such as packing light and speeding through airport security. As they spend time together, Natalie challenges Ryan’s views on life, particularly when it comes to romantic relationships, but he stands by his beliefs.
