So Will Ferrell can do serious pretty good. I'm often surprised at comedic actor's gifts with drama, and this is a good example of that. He plays a quietly alcoholic salesman who looses his job and wife right at the beginning of the movie, and spends the rest of it living on his lawn.
I went into it expecting more of a comedy, especially as it was listed as a "comedy drama" on TV. It was a bit of a downer for a while, but it picks up to some extent (or perhaps I just became used to it), and I was left feeling about as OK as I usually do.
I like his character. He's an alcoholic, but not an over done one (as they almost always are in cinema). He conveys emotions without flipping out too much, and is believably matter-of-fact. As is the whole movie.
Kenny is also believably vulnerable, smart, and nice. He supports Ferrell's performance without being cliche, as does Samantha. It could be more, but 'Everything Must Go' shaped up nicely. Also, I like that you never have to see the wife.
Everything Must Go: 46.3