'Bliss' review: nothing euphoric about Owen Wilson's muddled sci-fi
Another Earth and I Origins, isn’t a little better. It definitely hinges on an interesting premise: does the human race need to experience a hint of bitterness to appreciate the sweet? But sadly, Cahill’s execution is better visually than narratively, making Bliss‘ vision of the future too vague to be fully engaging. It begins with Greg (Owen Wilson), a middle-aged middle-manager at a dull-looking company, being summoned to his boss’ office. Greg seems to be spending his workday popping pills and drawing his fantasy waterside home, so it’s no surprise when he’s given the sack. I...