Review: Thumb Sucker

When trying to convince my roommates to go to see a movie this past Sunday, I remember describing Thumbsucker as a coming of age movie about a kid that sucks his thumb with Keanu Reeves in it.  And they still came.  But I think we all actually really enjoyed it.  Director Mike MIlls uses a restrained camera style and color palette to shape his scenes that have been described by other critics as aimless.  But I think the reason that "Thumbsucker" is entertaining and easy to get into is that Mills doesn't force an obvious resolution to his scenes.  Though it is true that the movie lacks a dramatic climax, there are numerous clever and humorous plot points and interesting characters [my favorite is the little brother with the foulest mouth in the movie].  His role models are ridiculous [D'Onofrio, Reeves, Vaughn, Bratt] and each one outdoes themselves in showing their flaws.  It's an interesting look at growing up ordinary and odd...all it needs is Danny Glover saying "I'm too old for this sh*t".