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I'm not much of a comedy fan, mostly because in recent years they've strayed too far into smart-ass one-liner dumb-formula potty-humor cardboard-cutout territory, which is fine if you like that sort of thing, but I don't.

This, though, is an old-fashioned comedy with heart. Can Bill make his life better with the help of a precocious teen? Sure he can. But the way he gets there isn't just the standard formula, and that makes it a fun watch.

It also helps that the technical work is all top-notch, and the supporting cast is pitch perfect, from the staid father-in-law to the somewhat manic doughnut franchisers.

This isn't a movie that will make you guffaw and belly laugh for an hour and a half, but it does make you feel inspired and offers a few chuckles along the way. In that regard, it reminds me of "Charlie Bartlett," "Juno" and "Rocket Science."

I'm glad this style of comedy didn't die out because of the Farrelly Brothers' success. Their kind of comedy is redundant and dumb -- this type leaves you happy for a while. And Hollywood should do that more often.

I just watched Meet Bill last night, and while it wasn't fantastic, it was definitely worth the watch.

This movie follows the main character Bill, who, after a series of downfalls, realizes life isn't going they way he wanted. He then offers to mentor a rich, self-assured high school student. In the end, the student more or less ends up mentoring Bill, and helps him to change his views on life.

I thought the chemistry between Logan Lerman (the kid) and Aaron Eckhart (Bill) was fantastic! they both did a great job with their role, and stole the whole show. These roles were out of style for both actors--I've never seen Eckhart do comedy, and Lerman's character was much more rebellious than usual. It just shows the talent of both actors, especially the versatility of Lerman. The rest of the supporting characters were slightly under-developed.

The style of comedy in this movie is more..."old school" in my opinion. It's not slap-stick or non-stop laughter, but the comedy is inter-weaved throughout the film, with several vary funny scenes and one-liners. I would say the film is geared toward audiences from the mid 20s to mid 40s. However, I am a 16 year old female, and I enjoyed the film.

The plot does get lost a bit, and some characters are under-developed, but overall it's a good independent film. Is it the best or funniest movie you'll ever see? Probably not. But it delivers a style of comedy not found often these days, and if you connect with the style and the story, you will definitely like this movie.

Aaron Eckhart made this movie, as one of the previous comments said. Other than that, it was all a bit too awkward a movie to call well made. The story is pretty much about a middle aged guy discovering that his career choices make him miserable and how he find his way out without the violence and social satire in American Beauty.

It is a decent comedy, not too bad as some suggested, but certainly not memorable. Jessica Alba plays a medium sized role and Elizabeth Banks looks totally hot.

Bottom line: see it when you feel like watching a light movie, it will be more fun for people approaching middle age than for teens and it can be a great movie to watch with the wife.

This film is about a man married to a woman from a powerful family undergoing a midlife crisis. Unexpectedly, a high school student helps him through it.

Bill is portrayed to be a complete loser. He realises that he is a loser, and wants to change. The pathetic state he is in is funny and evokes sympathy at the same time. The transformation is quite dramatic, and it is quite a surprise to see Aaron Eckhart shaving himself. I would not have thought that an actor would do that, but then they are probably paid millions of dollars for that scene.

The kid's charming and cheerful persona shines, and I feel that he is the true star in the film. Jessica Alba is as charming and adorable as usual. These three characters interact together with great charm, and makes "Meet Bill" a pleasure to watch.

If you like Aaron Eckhart then you'll like this film. It's a departure from anything he's done in the past. Elizabeth Banks plays his wife, a beautiful, self obsessed, spoiled, rich bitch with no redeeming qualities except her looks and body. (It's VERY much the same role as she played in "The Baxter". She's really got this character type down and is carving a niche for herself in indie films.)

As I watched this movie, I thought that it reminded me of those indie films that I loved from the late 90's and early 2000's and how they just don't make them like this anymore. I didn't laugh all the way through this movie, but there were places where I chuckled (considerably) and I did have a smirk on my face for a good bit of the movie. (Think "The Ex" but not as funny.)

It a great Friday night, too tired to think, order a pizza and veg movie. And if you like indie films from a decade ago, then you'll be glad you rented this one.

I found myself inadvertently drawn into this film while flicking through T. V. channels. Aaron Eckhart plays the tile lead "Bill", and he is obviously going through some kind of middle aged crisis right from the get-go. His wife Jess, played by the gorgeous Elizabeth Banks, is having an affair with local T. V. journalist and all-round narcissistic asshole Chip Johnson, played by Todd Louiso. In the midst of this depressing scenario, Bill finds himself suddenly committed to mentoring a 15 year old boy, played brilliantly by Logan Lerman at his former prep school. Added to this there is Sales Assistant Lucy, played charmingly by the delightful Jessica Alba. The latter 2 play a key role in the transformation of a steadily faltering character, in Bill. With lots of potential here the script doesn't quite follow suit. The film seems to end too quickly leaving unresolved relationships which we are left to ponder over?

Have you ever seen a man who in mid-40s, potbellied, aimless, clueless and living with his wife's wealth? I'm sure you are. But just like seeing those kinds of guys, Meet Bill is awfully uninspiring. In fact, it's a tired, old, cliché "find yourself" kind-of movie that we might have seen a million times before. But, be that as it may, it surprisingly remains watchable; solely because Aaron Eckhert has been singlehandedly salvage this movie with his brilliant performance.

Bill (Aaron Eckhert) hits a mid-life crisis. His everyday life is pretty mundane. He works at his father-in-law's Bank. His wife, Jess (Elizabeth Banks) is cheating on him with a smarmy newsman (Timothy Olyphant). He also has to take a duty mentoring rebellious student (Logan Lerman). With all the pressure he has, he finally decides to change his life upside down once and for all.

Does it still sound familiar? Of course it does. Because everything in this movie happened, we can sensed it miles away before it actually occurred. And the cast are also a bunch of two dimensional-driven characters (of course, except Aaron Eckhert, more on that later) which their only task are influencing our protagonist (in one way or another) to achieve his goal. Hell, even the uber-intelligence student who has incredibly thinking process like a grown man, is acting like every other kid in 2000's era movies (ie. The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys, Art School Confidential, Ghost World and more recently Juno to name a few).

But this is Aaron Eckhert's show. At first 10 minutes, I'm kind of skeptical about his performance. His overboard performance has a tendency to go at campy territory. But then I realized that I was wrong. Because he's just having a hell of good time playing this character, and ask an audience to go along a ride with him. Aaron Eckhert's earnest performance also help filling a hole in the second act, when they ran out of idea and have nothing else for him to do (completely unnecessary scenes like Bill gets stoned in a department store or Bill has a double date worked because of him).

It's easy to love this movie. However it isn't too memorable either (and erupt ending tend to make things worst). Meet Bill have absolutely nothing new to offer. But I really can't say that I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone. Because seeing Aaron Eckhert shines in this role alone, just brightens my day already.

Funny thing. Two minutes into the movie, I thought: "American Beauty Light". After the movie I visit IMDb and the first comment that pops up is titled "American Beauty Light". And I actually believe it sums up the movie. Or rather: American Beauty Light with Humor.

I think I really enjoyed this movie, and like many have commented before me, Aaron Eckhart really does a good job as Bill. After recently having seen The Dark Knight and now this movie, I'm really starting to get a feeling this Eckhart guy is gonna make it big. He kind of rules. He looks like an actor and his voice is trustworthy. I have no clue as to why I'm writing this comment, other than the fact that I wish to express my deepest respect for Mr. Eckhart and also I think people should check out this movie when they get a chance.

So, bottom line: check it out. Please do.

I attended the World Premiere of "Bill" at the Toronto International Film Festival. That fact alone is actually surprising to me, as my viewing habits tend to lean towards dramas, and this is anything but. In fact, festivals this year have been weighed down by heavy films that are about as dark as they come. "Bill" could not be more different, and what a refreshing change and much-needed uplift is this all-out, unabashed comedy. Co-directed by the husband-wife team of Bernie Goldmann and Melissa Wallack (who penned the script), "Bill" has all the elements required of the genre: characters to whom we can relate, a clever storyline, and laughs aplenty.

Aaron Eckhart ("Any Given Sunday," "Erin Brockovich," "Thank You for Smoking") is Bill, smack dab in the middle of a life becoming all-too familiar. His job is falling apart (he begrudgingly works for his irascible father-in-law), his marriage is going to pieces, his body is going to pot, and, perhaps most horrifying, his hair is rejecting his head. Bill needs a change, fast, and is not-so-voluntarily signed up for a mentoring program at the local high school. He is teamed up with young Logan Lerman ("The Butterfly Effect," "Hoot," "3:10 to Yuma"), who plays The Kid, literally (Lerman's character is never identified by name), and the two join together in battle to fight the demons at the heart of Bill's midlife crisis.

A magnificent ensemble cast including Elizabeth Banks, Timothy Olyphant, Jessica Alba, and Kristen Wiig (and far too many more to mention) are all up to the task of providing enough comedic fodder to fill several films. Discussing their characters in depth would be too revealing, and my policy is to allow the reader to find a synopsis elsewhere if desired. Ultimately the partnership between Bill and The Kid is what drives the story, and the chemistry between Eckhart and Lerman is central to the success of the film. And it works. The Kid is smart, streetwise, sexy (or so he thinks), and has the self-confidence of someone thrice his age. In short, he's everything Bill aspires to be. It's a role-reversal device that's at the heart of many classic comedies, and Wallack's brilliant writing makes it work.

Despite being an independent film (read: low budget) "Bill" has the look of a Hollywood movie. The design is bright and the sound and editing give it a crisp, bouncy feel. Best of all, the cinematography with Peter Lyons Collister at the helm is second to none. He's one of the best in the business, a classic comedy veteran, and it shows.

It's always hard to single anyone out in a fine ensemble cast but in both screenings I attended Lerman stole the show. He unquestionably got the biggest laughs and was the crowd favorite. I hesitate to call him a newcomer, as at the tender age of 15 he already has 10 movies and 23 television episodes under his belt, but he's one to watch for and has a bright career ahead of him. But this is Eckhart's film to make or break, and his sense of comedic timing and puppy-like ability to elicit just the right amount of empathy from the audience create those touching moments that leave the viewer wanting more. And so I attended the second screening as well, and enjoyed it even more. And that's the true test of a comedy. From this writer's perspective, "Bill" not only hits its mark but is also sure to be a winner for years to come.

I don't know how these people get the money and the green light to go ahead and make a glorified multi-million dollar STUDENT FILM. That's what this was a student film with some names in it shot as a H'wood type film. Bad bland unfunny writing and bad execution. The whole time I'm watching this flick I'm wondering with my jaws dropped how these people get away with this? I guess they got the go ahead because somehow they managed to convince Aaron Eckhardt to do it. It may have been some thing he saw in the script that made him think he wants to do this. Instead in the final analysis this just turned out to be bad. A substandard fare with bad execution and pathetically straining to be funny. A complete waste of your time.

Okay, to start off and to be fair, I had just watched the Dark Knight like the day before, so comparing Aaron Eckhart's performances in both is far from fair but unfortunately for me it was inevitable. It is also unfortunate for my enjoyment level of this movie. Eckhart's Harvey Dent character has way more depth and range of emotion then Bill his character from this film, which is a laugh to me because since when does a villain from a superhero movie have better depth then a main character in a comedy/drama, never until The Dark Knight. To be fair without Eckhart this film would be pretty awful, it's not an original story, it's supporting cast for the most part is blah and that's being kind for a cast that includes Jessica Alba. Eckhart and leading lady Elizabeth Banks (who is good also) make this moderately enjoyable story in to something a little better then it should be. O, and one thing I have to add, Jessica Alba gets higher billing then Elizabeth Banks, wow that's a joke, not only is her screen time way less but Banks can act circles around Alba on Alba's best day. Anyway back to the film, as I said it's more enjoyable because of it's main characters and the time they share on screen is probably the best moments of the film. They have chemistry that makes their characters real and believable no matter how unbelievable the plot and other characters surrounding them are. The kid from the film must have sounded like a great idea at the time but nothing his character does on screen adds to the film in anyway. Then we hit the all too inevitable, contrived and predictable ending. Which for me sucks out all the quality of anything that had gone right in the film earlier. As I have said before, give me these two leading actors a way better film could have been made. Some times supporting casts support the movie in no good way.

Bill is you standard dude - a job he hates and a wife who is a cheating brat who is reliant on her daddy. She ain't gonna change buddy!

Bill remains dignified through and Aaron Eckhart does a good job in getting us to sympathize with his character and root for him to find happiness.

I gave it 6/10 because of his chemistry with the actor who plays the young cheeky lad. Their banter is enjoyable to watch and also quite refreshing. In my opinion that's the best thing about the film - their friendship. They help each other grow in different ways and learn things about life.

It's quite a funny film without having to rely on cheap and crass humour - it succeeds in being funny on it's own wit and charm.

The casting is excellent and it's definitely worth a watch for the array of talented actors/actresses therein.

All in all it is an enjoyable, charming little movie, with a few drawbacks (we wish he would be more mad at his wife!!!) but give it a chance - you will enjoy it for the cast and the chemistry between characters.

Although the plot is peculiar and some characters exaggerated, the movie gets additional points from me because of giftedly performed roles: Aaron Eckhart as Bill is a great choice and he is not a total comedian, who might have resembled Steve Martin or Jim Carry, for example. All major supporting roles: Logan Lerman as The Kid, Jessica Alba as Lucy, Elizabeth Banks as Jess and Timothy Olyphant as Chip are also catchy. There are several realistic things in the story, however, there are not too many Western movies where adults' irresponsibility or minors' willingness and opportunity to lead an adult's life are depicted in a positive way, almost as role models. And the kid's parents were never visible or interested where their boy was and with whom... Almost an ode to carelessness, without hypocrisy. The ending was also such that I liked, no faking.

This movie should definitely obtain more attention and praise, as a good entertainment for killing time. Critics do probably not appreciate this and parents may be not happy either...

Review: Although the cast looked impressive, this movie really wasn't that good and the storyline was pretty terrible. It's about a man who thinks that he has everything that a man wants out of life, until he finds out that his wife is having an affair and his career is going nowhere. He then becomes a mentor for a sharp kid who helps him turn his life around and shows him how to get the most out of life. I'm usually a fan of Aaron Eckharts work, but he really did make a fool out of himself in this movie. The jokes weren't that funny and the storyline went from one ridiculous scene to another. The director piled up to many different elements which made the film seem messy and not that enjoyable. None of the top actors put in an outstanding performance, which is due to the terrible script, so this is yet another movie that has to get the thumbs down from me. Disappointing!

Round-Up: Aaron Eckhart really let me down in this film, alongside Jessica Alba and Elizabeth Banks who were also not that great. There were also some other big names in the film, like Kristen Wiig and Jason Sudeikis, but they weren't in the movie that much. I was impressed with the young looking Logan Lerman whose also starred in Fury, the Percy Jackson franchise and Noah but I just found it hard to find the film slightly amusing. I'm not surprised that it made such a lose at the box office but I am surprised with the budget which must have gone towards the actors wages. Anyway, it's worth a watch if you just want some noise in the background but I personally think that it was a waste of a good cast.

Budget: $5million Worldwide Gross: $347,000 (Terrible!)

I recommend this movie to people who are into their comedies about a man whose goes through a mid-life crisis after finding out that his wife is having an affair. 3/10

I personally loved this movie!!! By far one of the best comedies I've seen in a VERY long time! Then there are all these idiots who claim it was bland, very uninspired, poor acting, the only good thing about this movie is that Elizabeth Banks and Jessica Alba are hot! If these people had this low of an opinion about such a great movie, what are they going to say next? American Beauty sucks? or Juno? or Charlie Bartlett? Where is the limit with these people who think just because it wasn't very mainstream or nominated for all the awards? People need to come out of their caves and recognize a great movie when it appears! So it wasn't perfect, who cares? It was a good, fun, comedy that came out in the past few years that didn't totally suck! Okay, yeah, I know this comment is all over the place, repetitive, and all over the place, but it helped me vent my anger towards all the idiots in the world, so thanks for the time!

"Meet Bill" is one of those movies you watch for a little fun and a few laughs for entertainment really nothing special. Still it's theme of struggling thru life and trying to find yourself and be happy with a different direction is something most of us can agree with. The acting and chemistry was also pretty good here having some talent with Aaron Eckhart, Jessica Alba, Tim Olyphant, and the cute Elizabeth Banks. And too this picture proves life is not always what it seems and happiness can come unexpected.

Bill(Aaron Eckhart)lives a lie in his life it's all messed up true he has a good paying bank job and he's married to a sexy trophy type gal in Jess(sexy turn from Elizabeth Banks)yet underneath it all it's trouble. Jess is having an affair with a local newsman(Tim Olyphant)and working for his father in law at the bank starts to fill like he's at a dead end. Yet when Bill becomes a mentor to a teen his life starts to change, as the teen tries to introduce Bill to a hot young lady named Lucy(Jessica Alba). Along the way all learn about life, love, and friendship, it shows to Bill he must become his own man. As the film's theme is find your own path in life. Overall good comedy film that proves it's point.