I normally am keen towards shapeshifting films, but this shapeshifts right out Payne's satirical wheelhouse into a more sincere plea, which isn't his forte. And for this more intimate mode to work, the story needs a strong central figure. Just this past year Damon proves he can play everyman, but he's given so little to work with; this might be Payne's blandest character, which for this particular story kinda sinks it and makes the latter half just feel ambling endlessly. 5/10