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one of my favorite movies ever. it might be about me. the main character makes movies, he doesn't like himself, he's gay and (for autistic reasons) he can't say the right thing and everyone hates him. it makes me laugh. it makes me cry. fantastic movie.
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Apr 8, 2025
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I love Paul Rudd and Tim Robinson is really a comedy genius so when I heard about this movie I was excited. I saw it yesterday with maybe 15 people, scattered in a small theater late in the afternoon in a multiplex packed with people there to see Lilo and Stitch and Karate Kid.
It was such a good movie, fans of "I Think You Should Leave" will enjoy the uncomfortable awkwardness of it. It was dark at times, but it had some really funny parts, some of the story was surrealist at times which I enjoyed, there were some really visually interesting shots and the music/soundtrack was good.
When it was over, me and my girlfriend were discussing what we just watched and it made me think about trying to make friends as an older person and how hard it is to try and seem cool or interesting to someone else that you are just getting to know. We talked about the mistakes of our youth and how we are all awkward and lack self awareness at times. Sometimes we are just performing, putting an exaggerated version our "best self" on display in hopes of companionship, acceptance, love, to feel like being part of a tribe or family, when we should be more humble and just let it come out organically. We should show our true self in the beginning, not feeling embarrassed or feel shame about our passions, they are what make us who we are. And if people don't like it, or judge you, they are not for you, and that is ok. Everyone is not for everybody. Be true to yourself and you will find your people, even if it takes longer than you want it to.
Anyway, the movie was good, like what I said above, it might not be for everyone, but give it a chance and you might like it.
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6d ago
I knew I was going to love this movie just because of the concept and the fact that it’s Kieran culkin and Jesse eisenberg but right now it’s the morning after I saw it and I’m sitting in bed crying thinking about certain things different characters but especially David, Jesse eisenbergs character said
I’ll tear up at a movie every once in a while but this movie really hit me because it is so relevant to how im feeling recently like literally every element of David and Benjis (Kieran culkin) emotional characteristics and their relationship with each other is relevant
My aunt passed away in September and I have been weirdly impacted by it since then and I have been working on controlling anxiety and depression for four years now with minimal progress and those two things, (David’s OCD and anxiety/Benji’s grief) are essentially what lead David and Benji to take this trip together so as we learn more and more about their relationship with each other and their personalities themselves it kept getting more and more personal to an almost unbelievable degree
Theres a point where something happens and David sort of opens up and what he says about not actually being okay but just presenting that he’s okay because he takes his medication and runs and meditates and goes to work then comes home then does it all again that really really hit me
It is such a perfect blend of funny but also deeply serious and emotional so even if it’s not as relevant to you right now I think everyone should see this movie
Nov 15, 2024
brilliant. beautiful and funny and heartwrenching and silly and all around fantastic. the more i think about this movie the more i love it. tells an unconventional tale of self-confidence, self-sabotage, regret and jealousy, etc etc the ending was a bit silly but i can look past it lol. what a fantastic cast and fantastic production. they frame things throughout as if it were to look like a stage production only for that to be the eventual main plot point. one of my favorite scenes (if not films) of the year
Oct 6, 2024
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i watched it last night and i cannot stop talking about it. cole sprouse's physical comedy paired with kathryn newtons stellar line delivery makes this such a wonderful movie. so funny and camp and i had to rewatch it immediately. beautiful set design and directing. a love letter to the eighties and horror movies as a genre. the soundtrack is also just perfect. id really recommend you watch this film!!
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Apr 5, 2025
this movie has so many qualities i enjoy; the directing is lovely, the soundtrack is wonderful, the acting is (enter synonym), the plot had me entertained and it wasnt predictable. you should watch this movie if youre not squeamish and youd like to have a good time.
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Feb 21, 2025
completely enamored. there is so much humanity here. little foot taps and hums. every variation is just wonderful. getting to listen to the evolution of some of the greatest songs is such a treat.
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Feb 25, 2025