Jay Kelly tells the heartfelt and whimsical story of an aging actor's existential crisis after decades in the limelight with classic Hollywood panache. Director Noah Baumbach crafts a beautifully shot journey of self-realization and the trappings of fame, with the perfect leading man as his vessel. George Clooney lights up the screen in a true-to-form performance that's honest and endearing, but may not resonate beyond the cinephile crowd in such tenuous economic times: It’s difficult for those struggling to put food on the table to empathize with a rich man flying around the world in private jets with his entourage in tow.

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