Saw the movie 'Any Questions
for Ben,' set in Melbourne about the life of a young marketing executive (Josh
Lawson as Ben) seeking meaning in a life lived in the fast lane of launches,
parties and hanging out with the beautiful people. Ben is admired for his
financial success and public recognition, but his world takes a turn during a
high school career night. He and several
other former students are invited to talk about their career successes, but
when Ben hears the presentation given by his alumni Alex (Rachel Taylor), a
lawyer working for the United Nations, Ben questions the worth of his
contribution to life.
The outcome is predictable when
you assess the relative value to society of a marketing executive specializing
in rebranding and a lawyer working for human rights in disadvantaged countries
for the United Nations. However Ben's journey while he seeks answers about his
contribution - and understanding his feelings towards Alex - is littered with
inappropriate role models, meaning he cannot easily get the advice he keeps
seeking, although you will love his mentor, the outrageous 'Sam Z.' This is a fun movie and although billed as a comedy, it is better described as a light drama with plenty of romance. It is worth seeing for sure, and stay till the very end if you want a good laugh. 6/10.
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