Synopsis:

Two business executives--one an avowed misogynist, the other recently emotionally wounded by his love interest--set out to exact revenge on the female gender by seeking out the most innocent, uncorrupted girl they can find and ruining her life.

The Freak's Rating: B+ : In 1997, I recall seeing In The Company Of Men for the first time and being blown away.  Nearly 12 years ago it was unheard of to have such a dark comedy as this one be so blatantly misogynistic and hilarious at the same time.  Aaron Eckhart was nobody, years from playing Harvey Dent in The Dark Knight.  There was virtually not a single known name in the cast.

Writing for this film is stellar, flat out amazing and hilarious.  Eckhart is the true star of the film and doesn't disappoint in a single scene he is in.  Dialogue is wonderful, the lines are delivered perfectly by Eckhart and the pacing lets the movie flow nicely.  The choice to cast Matt Malloy as Howard is both rewarding and disappointing at times, the only reason the film isn't an A.

I can't imagine a guy who has been dumped not fully enjoying this film, though some women may be completely insulted.  It is a divisive and conversation inspiring film to say the least.  Though not for everyone, I challenge anyone who sees it to deny the power of the final few scenes of the film.  They are phenomenal in every way.  The film set a standard for the way an independent comedy should perform at Sundance and is definitely worthy of checking out.

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