Drugstore June

It's, just, a bit, amateurish.

It watched like it was scripted, directed... by a film student. A bit generic. Like, who ever made it had watched Napoleon Dynamite too many times.

As for the acting. Sheesh! The lead isn't great. I'm trying to be nice, but, I don't know these people so I can be honest. She's a terrible actress. That's cruel. She could do with a few more acting lessons & a few less botox injections. I'm presuming it's botox as the upper part of her face has no movement, ergo, expression; which all adds to the lack of acting capability.

Also, the adult woman acting like a teenager bit, has been cornered by Aubrey Plaza. And it's a bit cringe worthy, especially when these people get further away from teens and closer to retirement age.

The lady lead in this is late 30s? The botox is a give away.

Jaded. Unoriginal. Amateurish.

But someone will think it's good.

I got just over half way before giving up.

Drugstore June had the potential to be a captivating film, but unfortunately, it fell flat on nearly every level. The disjointed plot, mismatched music, and lackluster performances left me confused and wondering what I had just watched.

The biggest issue seems to be the misalignment between the script and the actors. It's hard to tell whether the acting was bad because of the poorly written dialogue or if the actors simply weren't up to the task. Honestly, it feels like a combination of both. The story meandered without a clear direction, making it difficult to engage with the characters or care about their fates.

While each actor showed flashes of talent, none of them seemed suited for their roles in this particular film. The main actress, who played June, was clearly the standout. Her performance had depth and potential, but it just didn't mesh with the weak script and chaotic narrative. I can easily imagine her thriving in a different genre, maybe something more intense or character-driven.

In fact, that's true for the entire cast-each actor would likely shine in a different genre or role. It felt like they were all trying to force themselves into characters that didn't suit them. It was like watching a group of talented individuals playing dress-up, rather than fully embodying their roles.

Drugstore June could have been a great film, but its scattered execution and mismatched cast left it feeling unfinished and hollow. There's talent here, but not in the right places.

Drugstore June is a film that explores the frustration and annoyance of June, a woman who is a source of frustration and annoyance to everyone in her life. The movie is built around the viewer spending 91 minutes with June, which generates laughs at a joke level but also allows the audience to identify with the poor, exasperated souls conversing with her. The director Nicholaus Goossen, who wrote the script with Esther Povitsky, uses the camera, music, and performances to create a cohesive atmosphere that is indie-comedy quirky but specific enough to allow for some intentional playfulness. The storyworld is somewhat off-kilter, but June is strange by their standards. The film's structure means that her scene partners often determine whether things are working, and mileage may vary significantly. The best moments either have a strong narrative frame or feature characters that collide with June's energy in an interesting way. Some of the best moments include interrogations by two detectives after Bill's pharmacy is robbed, a hostile encounter with her old boss, and delightful back-and-forth with Owen and his friends over pancakes. Beverly D'Angelo as June's mother is also a standout, making the most of every moment she's onscreen. However, the sibling dynamic between June and her brother Jonathan works less well, and the full family scenes generally aren't as engaging as June's investigation of the robbery. Drugstore June is a comedy that showcases the limitations of its director, June. The character's development arc is a highlight, but the filming lacks sincerity. The film is a comedic construct, making it difficult to expect real change from June. Despite this, June learns from the inconsistencies and the film is still funny. It creatively approaches a deceptively ambitious setup without overstaying its welcome. While some ideas feel like raw versions of what could be refined in future films, Drugstore June is a worthwhile watch in an uninspiring month for new theatrical movies.

The character is cringe. That's intentional. It's a satirical look at how those people behave. If you can't see that, you should probably remove yourself from the situations or the people that TRIGGER ... YOU ... into not seeing things for what they are. If you didn't understand the film, you're likely part of the target and you will never understand.

Very few films in the past 10 years have made me laugh out loud. This one accomplished that on multiple occasions. And I'm not some shill for anyone involved in the film. Bill Burr's scene was one of the funniest in years. Perfect delivery. And though I've never seen the lead anywhere else, she delivered as well. Hopefully that's not a reflection of her true self. If so, then at least she'll have a pièce de résistance.

At the very least, will one day perhaps be a cult classic.

Now, I can't say this is a GOOD movie, really. I can say it was far less terrible than I was expecting. It's got ol' Billy Big B@lls in it, albeit very briefly, and that's a highlight. Bobby Lee is someone I'm not too sure about, but he's growing on me, and he's fine in this. The lead character is... tough to deal with, but i somehow think that's the point. The big surprise here for me is James Remar. In pretty much everything I've seen him in I've not been a fan of his performance. It always seems a little too over-dramatic. SOO serious. Always sticks out like a sore thumb. He's actually pretty funny in this. He and, to a lesser extent, the brother, are absolute savages in the way they treat June. He just doesn't GAF, and she's just so unappealing it makes that bullying pretty amusing. Not that I condone bullying, of course. At least until the end, and then of course they have to soften up so the MP gets her way.

In summary, it's all right, except for the lead. Not a glowing recommendation, but I didn't totally hate it. 5/10.