UP IN THE AIR (A)

Starring: George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick and Jason Bateman

Story: Ryan Bingham is a corporate downsizing expert whose cherished life on the road is threatened just as he is on the cusp of reaching ten million frequent flyer miles and after he’s met the frequent-traveler woman of his dreams. (Paramount Pictures)

Rated: R for language and some sexual content

Bottom Line: Clooney shines playing a Clooney-like character in this intelligent, cynical, witty and funny slice-of-life movie that ambles along at a breezy and thoroughly engaging pace. A Best Picture Oscar front runner - this is one flight you won’t want to miss…

On DVD/Bluray next Tuesday (12/15):
THE HANGOVER (A)
INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS (A)
G-FORCE (D)