Filmmaker Noah Baumbach (The Squid and the Whale) directs Ben Stiller (Tropic Thunder) in his latest intelligent, incisively observed character examination/ romantic comedy. Perpetually dissatisfied, Roger Greenberg fled LA years ago to NYC and became a carpenter. After a recent breakdown, he is back on the west coast to recover, staying at his affluent brother's home while they are on vacation. He's not doing much, although he promised to build a doghouse, and he does try to make a connection with an old friend and bandmate (Rhys Ifans), as well as his old girlfriend (Jennifer Jason Leigh). But most of his time is spent with his brother's aimless young house assistant (Greta Gerwig) who he alternately is attracted to and repelled by. As they get to know each other, they find they know themselves a little better too.