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The Spectacular Now (2013)
Directed by James Ponsoldt
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Overview
Sutter, a popular party animal, unexpectedly meets the introverted Aimee after waking up on a stranger’s lawn. As Sutter deals with the problems in his life and Aimee plans for her future beyond school, an unexpected romance blossoms between them.
Rated R | Length 95 minutes
Actors
Miles Teller | Shailene Woodley | Masam Holden | Kaitlyn Dever | Brie Larson | Kyle Chandler | Jennifer Jason Leigh | Mary Elizabeth Winstead | Karen Strassman | Andre Royo | Bob Odenkirk | Nicci Faires | Ava London | Whitney Goin | Levi Miller | E. Roger Mitchell | Gary Weeks | Dayo Okeniyi | Logan Mack | Valerie Payton | Christopher Nathan Miller | Troy Willis | Whitney Christopher | Wayne Dean | Mike Hickman | Keith Silverstein | Dina Sherman | Doug Haley | Alex D'Lerma | Nico Ford
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/25/2013 | Movie Screen | Digital | Theater | 5 stars |
| (Average) 5 stars |
Viewing Notes
I heard good things about this one, but I wasn’t prepared for how much I would really enjoy it.
This feels like another great tale in the same vein as PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER, which I also loved, as a tale of growing up and young love. The acting is superb and I have a massive crush on Shailene Woodley. So much so that I have even considered watching that Secret Life of an American Teenager show she is on.
For as great, and funny, this movie is it also packs a punch. I’m not going to lie - it hurt. It hit pretty damn hard and I was kind of down. Can’t remember the last movie (at least in recent memory) where I got so frustrated with a character and how they act with, and towards, others. This could be because of my crush on Woodley, but I think of it more of my identification with both that type of character and the longing nostalgia of knowing how certain things turn out.
It’s damn beautiful and I will be watching again. Probably will also be seeking out the book soon.
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