Sacramento

I left the theaters about 15-20 minutes ago

I went to see this film because I've found Michael Cera funny in some movies, and the preview suggested a fun buddy-buddy road-trip comedy. As a road trip aficiano myself, I was drawn to the idea of an impromptu road trip to some random city. I could kinda relate

The movie isn't for everyone. At my screening, there were just two people (myself included). By the end, I was alone after the other gentleman walked out before the finish

The movie is a thoughtful adult drama with a little comedy sprinkled. The film is a little dialogue heavy at times. The third act surpasses the first and second acts by a lot. The comedy delivers a few times (usually through Michael Cera's character). Yet overall, the jokes are the sort that will make you mildly chuckle or smile rather than burst out laughing. It's not the funniest movie

Michael Angarano's character is cool at times, but Michael Cera and Maya Erskine's characters get a little annoying from rudeness or awkwardness. When Michael Angarano's character wants to hang out and have fun, Michael Cera's character keep shutting it down to the point where he got irritating. Kristen Stewart is ok, but she doesn't get much screen-time. I was surprised to see former wrestler AJ Lee too

The movie's crux rests upon the fact that Michael Cera and Michael Angarano's characters were best friends who drifted apart. The movie could've given us more about their friendship. Exactly how close were they in the past? What drew them close in the first place? How and why did they drift apart? There were some details offered, such as the dialogue about the car, but it's not enough. I'm not saying that we needed flashbacks, but the film needed some way to flesh out their relationship

But in spite of the above, the movie isn't all bad. The message of the movie, as I take it, centers on the importance of friendships. Both of the leads, played by Michael Cera and Michael Arangano, are anxious and stressed about events in their lives, and the movie essentially shows how their friendship enables them to get through it. It's a sweet message, delivered effectively

The movie kinda reminded me of 2009's "One Week" (starring Joshua Jackson), with some "American Beauty" mixed in

6.5/10.

It took me a little while to get into the vibe of 'Sacramento' but once I did it became very enjoyable. It's a similar movie in a lot of ways to 'A Real Pain'. Every character looks like they are carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders, but trying their best to hide it.

The humour in the film is what takes some adjusting to. It is extremely dry. Once you adjust and start vibing with it though there are some very funny moments it has to be said.

Michael Cera was born to plays roles like this. I'm not even sure if he's acting half the time, or whether they just started filming him on break and worked it into the story. This one was a nice surprise. 7/10.

What a nice little movie to watch on a rainy afternoon. Small cast that just nailed it. Very wholesome with lots of great laughs. The two male leads are great together. Michael Cera does an excellent job with his character but the other dude is the main attraction here. I believe he also wrote/directed this bad boy.

Kristen Stewart was really good as well, hitting all the right spots with the small amount of time she did have in the movie. A few years along the way as well, especially near the end. I highly recommend this to anyone that would like to watch a nice lighthearted comedy for the afternoon. Enjoy!

Fondly remembered as Jack McFarland's son Elliott on "Will & Grace", Michael Angarano not only stars in this surprisingly adept 2025 road comedy, but he also directed and co-wrote the screenplay with Chris Smith. It runs a fleet 84 minutes, but Angarano manages to fit in quite a packed story about two boyhood friends who had become estranged as they moved on different tracks into their thirties. Angarano plays extroverted Rickey, perennially unreliable to Michael Cera's emotionally uptight Glenn. Upon Rickey's incessant cajoling, they take a road trip from LA to Sacramento, while Glenn's practical-minded wife Rosie awaits the arrival of their first baby. The shenanigans are somewhat predictable with the reemergence of their alpha male energy resuscitating their former bond. While Rickey's true motivations for the trip eventually become clearer, Glenn deals with his increasing anxiety over pending fatherhood which leads to an unexpected seriocomic plot turn. Angarano and Cera are both dexterous in their roles, though Cera teeters on caricature based on his own nerdy screen persona. Maya Erskine brings an earthy appeal to Rickey's put-upon girlfriend Tallie, while Kristen Stewart makes the most of her limited screen time and steals the picture as Rosie.

Sacramento (2025) is a very simple buddy comedy movie about two guys going on a road trip in California and it was really fun.

Positives for Sacramento (2025): I'm one of those people who does enjoy his fair share of road trip movie like Planes, Train and Automobiles (1987). The acting is good from Michael Angarano, Michael Cera, Kristen Stewart and Maya Erskine. The comedic chemistry between Angarano and Cera is very good. I also have to give credit to Angarano for his work in the director's chair. There is a lot of humor that worked for me. And finally, this is one of those movies where you can enjoy with a group of friends.

Negatives for Sacramento (2025): The humor isn't going to land for everyone. There are a couple of moments where the character got on my nerves with their insane shenanigans.

Overall, Sacramento (2025) is a nice buddy comedy movie that you will have fun with if you are watching with the right people.