I saw this film in the fall at the Toronto Film Festival. I do recall thinking it was very funny and well executed. I take great pride in Canadian films that are well done. Jay Baruchel is fantastic. He plays the role of Leon Bronstein who sees himself as the reincarnation of Leon Trotsky. At one point he goes to work for his father and tries to unionize the business. His father punishes him and he is forced to leave his elite private school and attend a public school.
The schools scenes were hilarious. The Principal is played by Colm Feore who is wonderful in the part. The staff is totally opposed to Leon Bronstein and they constantly are at loggerheads with his antics.
He tries to get the students to go on strike and to unionize. He claims that the teachers are unionized and the students also ought to have that opportunity.
I did laugh at the scene when Leon is interviewed on TV by Ben Mulroney. An American audience might miss that local aspect but the film does raise universal questions.
It is delightful and I hope it has a good run.
You don’t know whether to laugh at poor Leon or to feel sad for his geeky character. He has trouble winning over the girl of his choice and you can understand why that happens.
It is entertaining and a well produced Canadian film. Bravo.
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