THIRD PERSON (2013)

Three couples, three cities: Michael (Liam Neeson) is trying to finish his latest novel in Paris while juggling an ex-wife (Kim Basinger) and younger girlfriend (Olivia Wilde); Scott (Adrien Brody), a small-time con artist and thief in Rome, finds himself helping/falling for an Italian woman named Monika (Moran Atias) - who may or may not be what she seems - reunite with her daughter; and Julia (Mila Kunis), a soap opera actress, is trying to come to terms with losing custody of her son to her vindictive ex (James Franco) in New York City.  All three stories eventually connect - if a bit disjointedly, as this is one of those films you really have to watch in order to "get" what's going on.  And while you sort of get what writer/director Paul Haggis (Crash) was going for, ultimately things just feel a bit too convoluted or undeveloped (including the performances) - even uninspired - enough for viewers to care very much.  That said, Brody and Kunis are stand outs here, earning the "+" on the rating alone. (rated R)  C+

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