Sunday, August 25, 2013

The Spectacular Now



What I liked:

  • As always, Miles Teller is fantastic.  He can do no wrong in my book.
  • I didn't get all the hype about Shailene Woodley until now.  She's very talented.
  • Great supporting cast: Brie Larson, Masam Holden, Dayo Okeniyi, Adre Royo, Bob Odenkirk, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kyle Chandler, and Jennifer Jason Leigh.
  • It was written by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber, the same team that wrote (500) Days of Summer.
  • I know the character of Sutter; kind of cute, charming, not living to his full potential, he says one things but his eyes say another, doesn't always have your best interest at heart, his heart has been broken but doesn't know how to fix it.
  • I know the character of Aimme; a natural beauty, girl next door, super sweet, naive, book smart, nerdy, vulnerable, immature and mature at the same time.
  • Because these characters are so real, you become invested in them. 
  • It is a good reminder on the importance of parents actually parenting.
  • It is an interesting look at alcoholism in teens.
  • It's a pretty serious movie, not quirky like (500) Days.
  • Bubbles!


What I didn't like:
  • What was with the sports coat that Sutter wore at work?
  • When did everyone start turning a blind eye to underage drinking?

Grade: B+

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