This is a quiet comedy with its roots in the Chicago Second City comedy family.  It stars Jeff Garlin (Larry David’s manager on Curb Your Enthusiasm) as a lonely loser.  His character James in an actor who has never really succeeded in the business.  He’s lonely, he’s overweight, he lives with his mother, and he hasn’t’ had sex in five years.  His life in many ways parallels that of Ernest Borgnine in Marty (James’ favorite movie), which is used as a subplot since they are remaking that film in Chicago, and James is told he isn’t right for the part.  In fact, James isn’t right for anything.  His sort-of girlfriend dumps him, he loses his agent, and he can’t find a decent acting job.

Along the way he meets two women at opposite ends of the spectrum.  First there is the young and crazy character played by Sarah Silverman, and then the serious and also lonely schoolteacher played by Bonnie Hunt.  He’s attracted to Silverman, but obviously has more in common with the schoolteacher.  Yet in many ways James still lives the life of an adolescent, which helps continue his loneliness. 

There are no big dramatic answers to life’s riddles in this film, and no major character revelations.  James must try to learn to like himself, to grow up, and move forward with his life and his career in a way that carries the possibility of fulfillment.  There are some laugh-out-loud moments, some quiet humor, and some jokes which seem like they’d be better placed in a sitcom.  But overall the movie is an enjoyable and fast 80 minutes, and it includes enjoyable appearances by people like Amy Sedaris.  Since it doesn’t overstay its welcome, I think you might enjoy it too.