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Youth in Revolt (2009)
Directed by Miguel Arteta
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Overview
As a fan of Albert Camus and Jean-Luc Godard, teenage Nick Twisp is definitely out of his element when his mother and her boyfriend move the family to a trailer park. When a pretty neighbor named Sheeni plays records by French crooners, it’s love at first sight for frustrated and inexperienced Nick. Learning that she is dating someone, Nick launches a hilarious quest to find his way into Sheeni’s heart—and bed.
Rated R | Length 87 minutes
Actors
Michael Cera | Portia Doubleday | Jean Smart | M. Emmet Walsh | Steve Buscemi | Adhir Kalyan | Fred Willard | Ray Liotta | Zach Galifianakis | Erik Knudsen | Ari Graynor | Justin Long | Rooney Mara | Jade Fusco | Lise Lacasse | Mary Kay Place | Jonathan B. Wright | Michael Collins | Gregory F Anderson | Connell Brown | Randy Godwin | Tony Fanning | Francine Roussel | Chuy Chávez | Miguel Arteta | Bruce Lawson | Sudhi Rajagopal | Roz Music | Christa B. Allen | Trevor Duke-Moretz | JoAnn Fregalette Jansen
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2010 | TV | DVD | Library | 7.5 stars |
| (Average) 7.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
I caught up with Michael Cera (again?!) in his fine turn in Miguel Arteta’s Youth in Revolt (2010). Wow. This one surprised me as I wasn’t expecting much from it. But found myself enjoying it more and more as it went along. I like the duel identity plot line with Cera essentially portraying two characters; his weak nerdy self and his more debonair rambunctious alter ego. Also really dig the girl in this (Portia Doubleday). I’ll probably pick this up someday on blu-ray. Now regret not going to the advanced screening w/the Cera Q&A.
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