My expectations for this movie were too high, I think, because I love Spanish movies as a rule. I was looking for a new perspective, new insights into the experience of unemployment and was disappointed. The first half held my interest as characters are introduced, established, and their situations shown. After that, I got bored because I've seen this all before. I guess one could say, then, that the experience of unemployment tends to be the same no matter what country one is in -- frustration, despair, rage, impact on families, etc. The actors did fine jobs and I have no quibbles with the direction. Javier Bardem is always interesting to watch. A qualified recommendation for anyone interested in him or the director.
Review of Mondays in the Sun
