January 5, 2014

The Spectacular Now (2013)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1714206/?ref_=nv_sr_1

A modern day "Say Anything", this is a nice little story about high school misfits, first loves and first times, and growing up. The actors are great, and the story is both compelling and troubling (a surprising amount of drinking goes on - but perhaps I'm naive in thinking this is unusual?) enough to engage you from start to finish. True love prevails, which is lovely. Recommended companion piece: The Kings of Summer (2013).

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