You heard it here first, folks. Michael Chabon is a bonafide genius. (And Pullitzer winner). His novel, (of the same name), is beautifully adapted to the screen with this lyrical, silly and absolutely true interpretation. Even if you don't like Michael Douglas...he is perfectly cast as the Writer/Professor who is spinning out of control and taking as many people with him as he can. Toby Maguire is also fantastic as the young protege, (Chabon himself?), who finds love, life and meaning in his teacher's fall from grace.
Just a great adaptation.
Just a great adaptation.