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I was discouraged when I saw the low ratings for this film, but thankfully I had already started watching it. It is definitely not comparable laughter-wise to movies such as This Is The End or 21 & 22 Jump Street, but it is very good. The type of humor may not be for everyone, but I found it to be very relatable. The way the jokes were delivered is how my friends and I joke most often. The actors in it were great and the story moved at a nice pace. Miles Teller was great and I now look forward to his work in the future, Imogen Poots was lovely and Zac Efron was great as always. I don't think Efron gets as much credit as he deserves. It portrays a few different likely dating situations that people could find themselves In these days. I would say it's more for twenty-something's than any other age group. If you are at all curious about this movie I say you should give it a shot!
Zac Efron, Miles Teller, and Michael B. Jordan are very capable actors. They've proved it time and time again, and That Awkward Moment is held afloat because of the chemistry between these three actors. Their bromance is electric. I would watch an Entourage-style show between the three of them and their antics, it's that believable. Unfortunately, the material they have to work with here is artificial and stupid. There are some lines in this movie that no one would ever say. And I know that's usually the case with romantic comedies, but this movie takes it a step further and totally demeans women every chance it gets, and I'm not one to point out misogyny in movies, but it just gets stupid after a while. "Let's all make a pact to not get into a relationship! Let's keep having sex with random girls and never fall in love! High-five!" It's such a dumb premise, and it's like the script keeps wanting you to hate these characters until they "redeem" themselves by the end but again, it's so artificial that you don't buy a second of it.
It's certainly watchable due to the three leads, but ultimately you're left wishing the movie was good enough to accommodate for the acting talent. There are a couple chuckle-worthy moments, and some clever banter between the three guys, but most of the comedy falls flat and the romance is absolutely insane from beginning to end. You don't believe these relationships for a second. The dialogue for the most part is asinine. It turns the characters into caricatures at times because of how fake it is. No one in their right mind would say these things, and no woman in their right mind would react positively to these things. It's so forced from beginning to end.
That Awkward Moment isn't a bad movie. It would've been terrible if they cast average actors, but thankfully the stellar cast keeps the movie watchable and mildly entertaining until the end. As a romcom it's insane, but then again, most of them are so you should know what you're getting into with That Awkward Moment.
It's certainly watchable due to the three leads, but ultimately you're left wishing the movie was good enough to accommodate for the acting talent. There are a couple chuckle-worthy moments, and some clever banter between the three guys, but most of the comedy falls flat and the romance is absolutely insane from beginning to end. You don't believe these relationships for a second. The dialogue for the most part is asinine. It turns the characters into caricatures at times because of how fake it is. No one in their right mind would say these things, and no woman in their right mind would react positively to these things. It's so forced from beginning to end.
That Awkward Moment isn't a bad movie. It would've been terrible if they cast average actors, but thankfully the stellar cast keeps the movie watchable and mildly entertaining until the end. As a romcom it's insane, but then again, most of them are so you should know what you're getting into with That Awkward Moment.
"That Awkward Moment" is a Comedy - Romance movie in which we watch three best friends being single at the same period after a long time, and they arrange to remain single no matter what. As time goes by they face some problems in order ot stick on their common promise.
I liked this movie because despite its simple plot it was interesting and very funny in some moments. The direction which was made by Tom Gormican who is also the writer, it was nice and I believe that he did a good job on combining three well-known actors and create something good. The interpretations of Zac Efron who played as Jason, Michael B. Jordan who played as Mikey and Miles Teller who played as Daniel, they were very good and the combination of the, it was very good. Finally, I have to say that "That Awkward Moment" is an interesting, funny movie and I recommend everyone to watch it because I am sure you will have a great time watching it.
I liked this movie because despite its simple plot it was interesting and very funny in some moments. The direction which was made by Tom Gormican who is also the writer, it was nice and I believe that he did a good job on combining three well-known actors and create something good. The interpretations of Zac Efron who played as Jason, Michael B. Jordan who played as Mikey and Miles Teller who played as Daniel, they were very good and the combination of the, it was very good. Finally, I have to say that "That Awkward Moment" is an interesting, funny movie and I recommend everyone to watch it because I am sure you will have a great time watching it.
- Thanos_Alfie
- 23 फ़र॰ 2021
- परमालिंक
Three NYC friends have love trouble. Jason (Zac Efron) and Daniel (Miles Teller) draw cover art for books. Jason has a theory about girls who starts asking questions that begins with the word SO. Mikey (Michael B. Jordan) is getting dumped by his wife Vera (Jessica Lucas). Jason and Daniel tries to get Mikey laid along with their wingwoman Chelsea (Mackenzie Davis). Jason hooks up with Ellie (Imogen Poots) but he mistakes her for a hooker. To their surprise, she's at their work with a book for their next cover art. Alana (Addison Timlin) is one of Jason's bang buddies.
I really like all 3 guys as actors. I like the girls. I find the characters shallow and not in an interesting way. Sometimes it has some funny lines. It has some fun scenes but they don't add up to compelling relationships or even characters. This cast deserves a better script that has real heart. All the blame has to be laid on new writer/director Tom Gormican. Daniel and Chelsea come closest to a compelling story.
I really like all 3 guys as actors. I like the girls. I find the characters shallow and not in an interesting way. Sometimes it has some funny lines. It has some fun scenes but they don't add up to compelling relationships or even characters. This cast deserves a better script that has real heart. All the blame has to be laid on new writer/director Tom Gormican. Daniel and Chelsea come closest to a compelling story.
- SnoopyStyle
- 30 दिस॰ 2014
- परमालिंक
That awkward moment is a normal title which could describe dating in general and all the things that come with it and for a romantic comedy to be emotional and funny then Tom Gormican got his debut right.
I had all the scepticism of every romantic comedy I have watched but this film surpassed them all and it could even be a modern pretty woman. Each actor had a fulfilling parts and equally intellectual and funny to go with it. I connected with all the actors / actresses and for that I respect the director and producer in this production. Zach Efron has really shown that he is a consistent actor and co-director and IMHO he is getting it right every time. Miles Teller is proving to be a deep thoughtful romantic in these roles as in the spectacular now and Imogen Poots also fits this role. There is a definite beginning where the old college pals promise to stay single and enjoy all the NYC girls, middle, where each think they can control natural emotions and admit to themselves they can't and ending where they all become happy in love (romantic comedy format )but each part had substance, comedy, emotion and intellect. There is a part in the middle of the film where Zach shows up dressed up in the wrong dress code for the wrong dress up Party which has been seen many times but never better than in this film. If you are in a mood for a romantic comedy, pick this one now and you might enjoy it like I did.?
I had all the scepticism of every romantic comedy I have watched but this film surpassed them all and it could even be a modern pretty woman. Each actor had a fulfilling parts and equally intellectual and funny to go with it. I connected with all the actors / actresses and for that I respect the director and producer in this production. Zach Efron has really shown that he is a consistent actor and co-director and IMHO he is getting it right every time. Miles Teller is proving to be a deep thoughtful romantic in these roles as in the spectacular now and Imogen Poots also fits this role. There is a definite beginning where the old college pals promise to stay single and enjoy all the NYC girls, middle, where each think they can control natural emotions and admit to themselves they can't and ending where they all become happy in love (romantic comedy format )but each part had substance, comedy, emotion and intellect. There is a part in the middle of the film where Zach shows up dressed up in the wrong dress code for the wrong dress up Party which has been seen many times but never better than in this film. If you are in a mood for a romantic comedy, pick this one now and you might enjoy it like I did.?
- Jason-185-236434
- 13 दिस॰ 2014
- परमालिंक
- comicboy6000
- 9 दिस॰ 2014
- परमालिंक
I went into this film, hoping it would be a really fun film with over the top moments, but on the whole it wasn't that completely. Though it wasn't as good as I hoped, it was still pretty good. It had some funny moments and an always great performance by Miles Teller, but it didn't completely feel relatable to me and the characters didn't really seem that believable. There were some bits of dialogue and scenes that I really liked of course, which is why I give it a higher rating than it deserves, but they were very few and far between and I wanted more. It is nice to see a film like this being made in the first place, something different and more original than what has been released in a while, so I will give it props for that. If you've seen the trailers, chances are you'll see the film and it won't completely disappoint you I don't think. Give it a shot! :)
One would suspect that this film would offer the audience at least a fun experience and a decent amount of humor, but That Awkward Moment fails to deliver in every way. Not only does the film have a very predictable storyline and clichéd characters, it is also poorly paced and lacks any sort of momentum. The writing is weak and provides very few humorous moments, with the only encouraging aspect being the performance of Miles Teller, whose comedic talent does shine through. Overall, however, the three leading men lack any sort of chemistry, which results in disappointing delivery and causes the characters to be uninteresting. That Awkward Moment therefore fails to produce characters that are relatable on a emotional level, despite that being the film's main aim.
- matic-boh1
- 3 जून 2014
- परमालिंक
That Awkward Moment was a surprise and the film is a bit misleading.
The film wants you to believe the movie is about three twenty-something commitaphobes maneuvering through the dating scene trying not to get burned. In actuality That Awkward Moment is about three twenty-somethings discovering and coming to terms with their needs from love while maneuvering through the dating scene.
James, played by Zac Efron, is the smooth talking man with the tagline. Casual encounters are his game and he is very good at it. That is, until he meets Ellie, played by Imogen Poots. Daniel is James's right hand man at work and at the bar and, together and single, are unstoppable. Then there is Mikey, Michael B. Jordan, recently back in the dating pool after a recent divorce and getting help from his boys.
The three main characters seem to have it all figured out as they play the scene and bro out together. Superficially this film could be perceived as formulaic and cliché – three men acting like boys with a complete disregard for the opposite sex. If you think this is all the film is about then you weren't completely paying attention.
Yes at the surface That Awkward Moment is a generic romantic comedy from the male perspective about commitment. Littered throughout are token gags involving hyper-masculine dialogue regarding relationships and sexual conquests. There are plenty of bar scenes highlighting and parodying modern day mating rituals. The leads berate one another at the first sign of commitment-like behavior.
But, the film is also a refreshing look into the male psyche regarding virility and expectations. The characters are archetypes, cases of men navigating the social scene: the married guy, the player, the singleton. The three leads are in constant conflict between doing what they truly desire and the self- and societal-imposed conventional behavior.
Writer/director Tom Gormican was onto a new take on an old premise that could have been refreshing. The film's greatest weakness was its need to hide behind the mask of being this simple romcom.
More reviews of recent releases can be found at our website.
The film wants you to believe the movie is about three twenty-something commitaphobes maneuvering through the dating scene trying not to get burned. In actuality That Awkward Moment is about three twenty-somethings discovering and coming to terms with their needs from love while maneuvering through the dating scene.
James, played by Zac Efron, is the smooth talking man with the tagline. Casual encounters are his game and he is very good at it. That is, until he meets Ellie, played by Imogen Poots. Daniel is James's right hand man at work and at the bar and, together and single, are unstoppable. Then there is Mikey, Michael B. Jordan, recently back in the dating pool after a recent divorce and getting help from his boys.
The three main characters seem to have it all figured out as they play the scene and bro out together. Superficially this film could be perceived as formulaic and cliché – three men acting like boys with a complete disregard for the opposite sex. If you think this is all the film is about then you weren't completely paying attention.
Yes at the surface That Awkward Moment is a generic romantic comedy from the male perspective about commitment. Littered throughout are token gags involving hyper-masculine dialogue regarding relationships and sexual conquests. There are plenty of bar scenes highlighting and parodying modern day mating rituals. The leads berate one another at the first sign of commitment-like behavior.
But, the film is also a refreshing look into the male psyche regarding virility and expectations. The characters are archetypes, cases of men navigating the social scene: the married guy, the player, the singleton. The three leads are in constant conflict between doing what they truly desire and the self- and societal-imposed conventional behavior.
Writer/director Tom Gormican was onto a new take on an old premise that could have been refreshing. The film's greatest weakness was its need to hide behind the mask of being this simple romcom.
More reviews of recent releases can be found at our website.
- ArchonCinemaReviews
- 29 अग॰ 2014
- परमालिंक
OK, so there were some parts when their morals were completely off but I still loved this movie! I loved that it was a comedy but at the same time it had its completely serious moments. And Zac Efron and Miles Teller shined in this movie. Especially Miles. He rocked in this movie. I love it when Miles does a comedy but has his serious moments like in The Spectacular Now. And Zac Efron. wow, Zac Efron. He really showed you that High School Musical is over. He really stepped up his game in this movie. And Micheal B. Jordan, wow he was awesome. I've never seen him before but I really liked him in this movie. So, if you are looking for a funny, a little heartfelt, sometimes serious movie, this is the one for you. I would watch this movie again.
- tiff-fowler
- 22 सित॰ 2014
- परमालिंक
- nogodnomasters
- 20 मार्च 2018
- परमालिंक
Not the best comedy, but the cast of the film makes it alive.
But the bad timing(execution) and the script makes it hard to watch.
Anyway not that bad.
Feel good comedy for anyone who likes awkward loves stories. : p
Overall - 3/5
But the bad timing(execution) and the script makes it hard to watch.
Anyway not that bad.
Feel good comedy for anyone who likes awkward loves stories. : p
Overall - 3/5
This film tells the story of three buddies who navigate their ways through meaningful and disposable relationships.
"That Awkward Moment" is marketed as a comedy, but I didn't find it funny. It starts off a little funny and entertaining, when the three friends take a pill then hell breaks loose. After that, the film goes downhill. There are lots of tedious conversations, and the interactions between the three friends are juvenile most of the time. The plot is just not funny or sweet, which are requirements of romantic comedies. It's not hilarious and outrageous enough to be a raunchy comedy either. It's in fact boring to watch. It had promise to code a raunchy comedy, but it tries to hard to portray the male bonding and courtship rituals to the point of being annoying and tiresome.
"That Awkward Moment" is marketed as a comedy, but I didn't find it funny. It starts off a little funny and entertaining, when the three friends take a pill then hell breaks loose. After that, the film goes downhill. There are lots of tedious conversations, and the interactions between the three friends are juvenile most of the time. The plot is just not funny or sweet, which are requirements of romantic comedies. It's not hilarious and outrageous enough to be a raunchy comedy either. It's in fact boring to watch. It had promise to code a raunchy comedy, but it tries to hard to portray the male bonding and courtship rituals to the point of being annoying and tiresome.
- jordan-r-pasco
- 9 फ़र॰ 2014
- परमालिंक
The German title of the movie. Apart from being more specific about the movie as a whole, instead of a moment, however defining it is for one of the three main characters, it's not really well chosen. With movies likes this, you know where it's heading. So it's necessary to have actors who can hold their own. In this case, it's the females who mostly pull the weight.
And they do that with less screen time than their male counter parts. It'd be a better movie with them playing front roles. But as it is, we have a decent romantic comedy, that will have Zac Efron fans happy and anyone who likes his/her comedy light satisfied too.
And they do that with less screen time than their male counter parts. It'd be a better movie with them playing front roles. But as it is, we have a decent romantic comedy, that will have Zac Efron fans happy and anyone who likes his/her comedy light satisfied too.
I watched That Awkward Moment expecting a good laugh, it was in way funny but much less than expected.
The story focuses on three mid 20s guys living the single life in New York,and feeling totally lost when having to face relationships and its failure. I am not really sure to whom this movie is intended... It is not funny enough to be appealing to guys and not "girls power" enough to be girls' favorite RomCom of the year. Maybe it is because the director Tom Gormican wants to give the three relationships the same interest, but the result is that you don't have time to really get attached to any of these relationships as none of them is really explored. The three stories plus the one happening between the three best friends is just too much for the hour and a half that the movie lasts.
However, Zac Effron is perfect in his role of heartthrob, and his comic potential is right on spot. He's actually a funny guy. We already knew that Miles Teller and Michael B. Jordan were great actors and it seems like they're really trendy too... They're probably going to be the next big thing.
I would recommend to watch That Awkward Moment if you're hesitating between a nap or a movie. You can fall asleep through it, no part you miss would hurt your understanding or liking of the movie. So go for it.
The story focuses on three mid 20s guys living the single life in New York,and feeling totally lost when having to face relationships and its failure. I am not really sure to whom this movie is intended... It is not funny enough to be appealing to guys and not "girls power" enough to be girls' favorite RomCom of the year. Maybe it is because the director Tom Gormican wants to give the three relationships the same interest, but the result is that you don't have time to really get attached to any of these relationships as none of them is really explored. The three stories plus the one happening between the three best friends is just too much for the hour and a half that the movie lasts.
However, Zac Effron is perfect in his role of heartthrob, and his comic potential is right on spot. He's actually a funny guy. We already knew that Miles Teller and Michael B. Jordan were great actors and it seems like they're really trendy too... They're probably going to be the next big thing.
I would recommend to watch That Awkward Moment if you're hesitating between a nap or a movie. You can fall asleep through it, no part you miss would hurt your understanding or liking of the movie. So go for it.
I am so angry that I wasted my time watch this crappy movie.
The storyline was completely unoriginal and devoid of real humor and intelligence.
The jokes were tired and pointless and we have heard it all before, many times. The script was flimsy, and full of holes. The initial reason why Vera left Mikey rang hollow. Surely if you had a problem with your partners spontaneity, you would just tell them instead of requesting a divorce. And suddenly, after one act of spontaneous love making, they are on the road to recovery. I mean, how ridiculous is that. Just one of many, many examples of this foolish story.
The acting was the pits; Zac Efron is just not a good enough actor to be leading man material. The rest didn't impress me much either. There was complete lack of charisma and absolutely zero chemistry between any of the couples. Not funny, not fun and not interesting in the slightest!
The storyline was completely unoriginal and devoid of real humor and intelligence.
The jokes were tired and pointless and we have heard it all before, many times. The script was flimsy, and full of holes. The initial reason why Vera left Mikey rang hollow. Surely if you had a problem with your partners spontaneity, you would just tell them instead of requesting a divorce. And suddenly, after one act of spontaneous love making, they are on the road to recovery. I mean, how ridiculous is that. Just one of many, many examples of this foolish story.
The acting was the pits; Zac Efron is just not a good enough actor to be leading man material. The rest didn't impress me much either. There was complete lack of charisma and absolutely zero chemistry between any of the couples. Not funny, not fun and not interesting in the slightest!
Did I laugh til I cried? No. Was I touched to the heart? No. Was it an early front runner for the Best Picture of 2014? No.
Was it a good movie? Yes, and you should go see it. The film started out with a charming tone and was pretty steadily enjoyable all the way through. There was a very nice blend of witty comedy with some more predictable yet successful humor.
As a mid-January release, this movie wasn't really made to amaze, just to entertain, and yeah, it did just that.
The three young leading men are on a very good track. It's good to have a film with these three men early on in their careers, because one day they will all be in the elite. Miles Teller's performances in The Spectacular Now was one that made me interested in seeing this one. Also, Zac Efron, who very quickly grew out of the Disney Boy shtick has a very bright future ahead of him. Michael B. Jordan, who gave a breakout performance in Fruitvale Station also had enough of the charm to bring in some emotionally driven plot material and make it funny.
The three men in the lead for this film carried it's somewhat average storyline all the way through, with an exceptionally surprising level of enjoyment provide for my theater full of at least 100+.
7/10
Was it a good movie? Yes, and you should go see it. The film started out with a charming tone and was pretty steadily enjoyable all the way through. There was a very nice blend of witty comedy with some more predictable yet successful humor.
As a mid-January release, this movie wasn't really made to amaze, just to entertain, and yeah, it did just that.
The three young leading men are on a very good track. It's good to have a film with these three men early on in their careers, because one day they will all be in the elite. Miles Teller's performances in The Spectacular Now was one that made me interested in seeing this one. Also, Zac Efron, who very quickly grew out of the Disney Boy shtick has a very bright future ahead of him. Michael B. Jordan, who gave a breakout performance in Fruitvale Station also had enough of the charm to bring in some emotionally driven plot material and make it funny.
The three men in the lead for this film carried it's somewhat average storyline all the way through, with an exceptionally surprising level of enjoyment provide for my theater full of at least 100+.
7/10
That Awkward Moment seems like a promising comedy for guys, the raunchy humor, objectifying women and boner pills. It sounds like a good time, right? HELL NO!!! That Awkward Moment seizes every chance it gets to be as clichéd as possible and to be as unfunny as possible. Zac Efron and Michael B. Jordan turn in acceptable performances but that is overshadowed by the thin-as-ice plot and crude humor, which ends up losing two good performances in the mix. To be fair to those involved, this film should have either been shelved or given more thought, either or doesn't give this film a leg to stand on. The next Knocked Up it is not. This is Sex and The City with too much testosterone and not nearly enough laughs to justify any of the plot holes, clichés or how these characters treat women. This isn't a rental, this is more like a bottom dollar movie you take a chance on at Wal Mart.
Laughter. Offbeat and unconventional humor caused pure, undiluted laughter.
I still can't remember why I decided to give this movie a watch. Maybe I had nothing better to do that day, maybe I was longing for a romantic flick, who knows? But I'm glad I did.
I had an incredible time watching this film. All the lead actors seemed to be aware of the roles they were assigned to, and that lead to a very believable performance from each and every one of them. The story, though, was pretty predictable. The dialogues, however, wasn't. The friendship between the dudes was a very refreshing one since it wasn't dull, tedious, and forced. Their chemistry felt quite natural, smooth, and real.
The romantic aspect was portrayed nicely that it never felt overdone or sappy; just enough to keep the viewers interested, with some odd humor thrown in between to keep the situation from getting mawkishly sentimental.
So, if you're still dubious about watching this film, set your doubts aside and go watch it. 'Cause it sure is worth it.
I still can't remember why I decided to give this movie a watch. Maybe I had nothing better to do that day, maybe I was longing for a romantic flick, who knows? But I'm glad I did.
I had an incredible time watching this film. All the lead actors seemed to be aware of the roles they were assigned to, and that lead to a very believable performance from each and every one of them. The story, though, was pretty predictable. The dialogues, however, wasn't. The friendship between the dudes was a very refreshing one since it wasn't dull, tedious, and forced. Their chemistry felt quite natural, smooth, and real.
The romantic aspect was portrayed nicely that it never felt overdone or sappy; just enough to keep the viewers interested, with some odd humor thrown in between to keep the situation from getting mawkishly sentimental.
So, if you're still dubious about watching this film, set your doubts aside and go watch it. 'Cause it sure is worth it.
- sakeebshahid
- 29 जुल॰ 2014
- परमालिंक
"That Awkward Moment" is a buddy comedy/romantic comedy which is about as predictable as they come. But just because you know crude jokes are coming, it doesn't mean you won't still laugh. And just because you know they're going to fall in love, it doesn't mean that you won't want them to. It airs more on the side of comedy than anything else and delivers a lot of attempted jokes; some funny, some not very funny.
Jason (Zac Efron) loves being single, probably because he gets to sleep with whomever he wants whenever he wants. Daniel (Miles Teller) loves the idea of being single, but doesn't seem to be all that good at it. Mikey (Michael B. Jordan) is getting divorced, and he doesn't love that. If he seems like the odd one out, that's because he is. One of the biggest problems with the movie is the mis-match of writing and characters.
Mikey is subdued, meant to be more dramatic and offers little laughs. He belongs in a different movie all together (although I did appreciate the chemistry of Jordan with the other two guys). Miles Teller has proved as of late that he can deliver comedic lines hilariously. He was given the majority of the one-liners and I was expecting him to steal the show, but he didn't because the writing just wasn't there for him.
However, Jason is the lead and Efron carries the movie. He's a pretty outlandish character – he's arrogant, selfish, aloof and "emotionally retarded". He even says so himself. And delivers the comedy and even connects with some drama (although how dramatic is it really when we know exactly what's going to happen?). While I have enjoyed Efron's indie character dramas recently, I didn't realize how good he was at over-the-top comedy, and many of Jason's more outlandish stunts resulted in some pretty decent comedy stylings.
Seeing as this is a guy's movie, it's rather odd that the better written supporting character was Ellie (Imogen Poots), Jason's love interest. She was given less predictable turns and a more fully-realized character than the others. I definitely wish that they either turned Daniel's and Mikey's story lines into flat-out comedy so it could have been more easily relatable as a buddy comedy, or at least gave them surprising plot turns so the drama (and the not-so-funny jokes) of "That Awkward Moment" wouldn't have fallen as flat.
Jason (Zac Efron) loves being single, probably because he gets to sleep with whomever he wants whenever he wants. Daniel (Miles Teller) loves the idea of being single, but doesn't seem to be all that good at it. Mikey (Michael B. Jordan) is getting divorced, and he doesn't love that. If he seems like the odd one out, that's because he is. One of the biggest problems with the movie is the mis-match of writing and characters.
Mikey is subdued, meant to be more dramatic and offers little laughs. He belongs in a different movie all together (although I did appreciate the chemistry of Jordan with the other two guys). Miles Teller has proved as of late that he can deliver comedic lines hilariously. He was given the majority of the one-liners and I was expecting him to steal the show, but he didn't because the writing just wasn't there for him.
However, Jason is the lead and Efron carries the movie. He's a pretty outlandish character – he's arrogant, selfish, aloof and "emotionally retarded". He even says so himself. And delivers the comedy and even connects with some drama (although how dramatic is it really when we know exactly what's going to happen?). While I have enjoyed Efron's indie character dramas recently, I didn't realize how good he was at over-the-top comedy, and many of Jason's more outlandish stunts resulted in some pretty decent comedy stylings.
Seeing as this is a guy's movie, it's rather odd that the better written supporting character was Ellie (Imogen Poots), Jason's love interest. She was given less predictable turns and a more fully-realized character than the others. I definitely wish that they either turned Daniel's and Mikey's story lines into flat-out comedy so it could have been more easily relatable as a buddy comedy, or at least gave them surprising plot turns so the drama (and the not-so-funny jokes) of "That Awkward Moment" wouldn't have fallen as flat.
- napierslogs
- 30 जन॰ 2014
- परमालिंक
The ad campaign for TAM gives the impression that it will be, at the very least, a fun romp, but don't be fooled. TAM asks us to sympathize for and laugh with the most deplorable and chauvinistic of characters, like the obnoxious guys in high school who thought they were funny but weren't. Every "joke" is about poop or sex, which can be funny. Here, however, they are so poorly delivered and juvenile it's hard to tell if they were even meant as jokes or just as statements of misguided philosophy. We follow three best friends who decide to call off real relationships in lieu of hooking up with as many women as possible. This tired story and accompanying dialogue are not only uninspired, inauthentic, and stupid, but make no tonal sense here. The drastic jumps from bad sex comedy to melodrama are so clumsy it's hard to know whether to blame the editing, the directing, or the script. Such a shame considering of the waste of young talent. Sure, Teller presents moments of charm, but no one is really given anything of quality to work with. There are a few laughs, but for the most part I couldn't help feeling like I was watching a soon-to-be canceled sitcom. The writers seemed more interested in writing bad one-liners than creating originality or emotional connection between characters. Even my wife, who normally loves anything classified as "romance" and/or "comedy", resorted to playing Candy Crush for the last half. If you're looking for a funny bro-mance, go see Anchorman 2. SKIP THIS!
- matthewssilverhammer
- 9 फ़र॰ 2014
- परमालिंक