I like Black Panther, but I didn't like this movie.

Watch something else. There are very few redeeming qualities to this film.

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

a perfect blend of story , performance and humor , movies like this and I wonder , how can I get a movie like this among the garbage I get to see with only better marketing and more stupidity . Ellen page and DENNIS QUID are so talented , I mean he is an accomplished actor and makes it look like a documentary with authentic acting and she is maybe the best in her generation. it is funny too .

Dennis Quaid stars with Sarah Jessica Parker, Thomas Haden Church, and Ellen Page in "Smart People" from 2008.Quaid is Lawrence, a widowed literature professor living with his daughter Vanessa (Page). He doesn't seem happy teaching and his students aren't crazy about him - in fact, when he goes someplace, it's hard for him to get anything done because the person waiting on him is often a student who got a D in his class. He is attempting to have a book published, but it's being turned down by everyone.One day, his adopted brother (Church) drops in for an extended stay. He sees that his niece is a wallflower, very focused on her studies, so he tries to loosen her up a little by taking her to clubs.When Lawrence is refused entry into a parking lot because he has no receipt, he climbs the fence because he needs his briefcase. On the way out, he crashes to the ground and winds up in the hospital. There he meets a pretty nurse, Janet (Parker) and the two tentatively start to date. She also received a lousy mark in his class. Is he going to let himself be happy? Are any of them?This is an off-beat film that kind of rolls along without a lot of direction, but I still liked it. I have loved Thomas Haden Church since Sideways, and he has some fabulous dialogue. Ellen Page is excellent as the daughter - intelligent, straightforward, blunt, and unhappy. Quaid is very good as the aimless, needy Lawrence who makes a stab at finding his way despite his ups and downs with Janet."Smart People" is a feel-good film but not in a stereotypical way. The characters have real conflicts and problems for which there are no easy fixes. And they are all very likable. A good film to see.

This was okay, not great though because all the characters are so unlikable and nothing much really happens to them.This is a character study concerning a bunch of (smart) yet damaged people bumbling their way through life and love. Dennis Quaid is good as the arrogant, self-absorbed professor who suffers a seizure and then takes a shot at romance with his emergency room physician and former student (Sarah Jessica Parker) -who for once is not playing her Sex & The City character.Ellen Page plays another damaged character as the professors daughter and when her uncle (Thomas Haden Church) shows up they form an interesting relationship that delivers most of the comedy here. I wouldn't label this movie a comedy though. 5/23/14

So basically, they just told Ellen Page & Sarah Jessica Parker to be themselves and for Dennis Quaid to go watch a few episodes of House (if he hadn't already) and be Hugh Laurie's character for Smart People. If it hadn't been for Uncle Chuck, played by Thomas Haden Church, this movie would have pretty much totally sucked for me. But then, i'm a Cheech & Chong fan and always loved Reverend Jim on Taxi too, so forget about it. I also think Ashton Holmes did well in this and deserved more recognition than he got. I will also say that Smart People has some pleasant scenery and a sweet score, always a plus.... and it does have a decent ending. The fact that some obviously dysfunctional stuff going on in the character's lives gets at all addressed makes it bearable to watch. Worth seeing one time, but not what i'd call a keeper.