Hierarchy
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In the high-stakes world of Hollywood talent agencies, Ben Affleck stars as Jack Giamoro, a slick and successful agent who appears to have mastered the art of the deal and the Los Angeles lifestyle. His carefully constructed life of power lunches and superficial charm, shared with a wife played by Amber Valetta, begins to unravel when a personal crisis forces him to confront his own emptiness. Directed by Mike Binder, this dramedy follows Jack as he secretly turns to a journaling class taught by an eccentric therapist, John Cleese, in a desperate attempt to regain his footing. His journey of self-discovery is complicated by a colorful cast including his ambitious assistant (Kal Penn), a mysterious woman from his past (Bai Ling), and a relentless journalist (Rebecca Romijn), all while trying to maintain his professional facade. Blending sharp comedy with moments of genuine drama, Man About Town explores the fragile ego beneath a polished exterior, asking what truly defines a man when his glittering world starts to crack.