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Ever since I was introduced to Will Ferrell’s other, more tender acting side in Stranger Than Fiction and Winter Passing, I’ve been dying to see him in another role where he has a more somber character. His comedic roles are hilarious, but his more serious dramatic roles are truly superb – this remains the case with Everything Must Go.
The film, which Dan Rush directed (his debut) and wrote, is a dramedy about Nick Halsey (Ferrell), a relapsed alcoholic whose wife locks him out of the house and leaves all of his possessions on the front lawn, just as he is also fired from his job. Halsey then lives on the front lawn until he has to turn it into a yard sale (allowing him to live there for a few more days). He befriends a kid (C.J. Wallace) and a pregnant woman who just moved across the street (Rebecca Hall).
Will Ferrell’s portrayal of the rock-bottomed-out Nick Halsey is wonderful. His wise cracks maintain a partial likeability to the character, but he also makes him just rude enough to make you want to keep him at a distance. C.J. Wallace, the son of Faith Evans and the late Notorious B.I.G, shows through his acting that he might move into stardom as well.
Overall, the directing was done well. There are parts where the story drags a little bit. If you’re looking for a feel-good movie, you won’t necessarily find it here. However, I like when things aren’t tied up nicely in a bow at the end.
7 1/2 Golden Eggs
