"A heartwarming and thought-provoking story about a man who is only at home when he's on the move."
What is left when you shed all unnecessary baggage from your life? Director Jason Reitman (Juno, Thank You for Smoking) delivers a sharp, humorous, and profound look at modern rootlessness. Up in the Air is a film that perfectly captures the spirit of our time – a world where connections are formed digitally but loneliness is palpable.
George Clooney delivers one of the most charismatic performances of his career as Ryan Bingham, whose job is to travel across the United States firing people on behalf of others. Ryan loves his life in airports, hotels, and rental cars; his sole goal is to accumulate ten million frequent flyer miles. However, his minimalist world begins to crack when he meets his soulmate Alex (Vera Farmiga) and has to mentor a young, eager colleague, Natalie (Anna Kendrick).
