I think that Josh Brolin will at the very least get nominated for the Oscar, and just may win it.
I found it to be an interesting insight into his world and the chronology of life. I don't know that I learned anything new, but it was interesting to watch these events that he mostly seemed to stumble into.
Overall, it made me sad. Sad for him, his life, the behavior of people around him.
I thought the actors were all excellent (particularly Brolin), with the exception of Thandie Newton.