Eh. Warmed-over Enlightened (and I love Enlightened), which is reinforced by White and co. literally reusing that show's score. White's only real innovation for his immigrant meets Trump-esque tycoon scenario is to complicate it, so he molds Beatriz into another solipsistic justice warrior character, makes most of the other characters vapid but well-meaning. It's a good idea, but the film still never justifies its existence, and winds up flailing towards some half-hearted lyricism. Hoping Brad's Status proves the White brand can transfer to the big screen, but even Enlightened had to grow into itself.
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