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Adult Beginners

  • 2014
  • R
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
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Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, Joel McHale, Nick Kroll, Matthew Paddock, and Caleb Paddock in Adult Beginners (2014)
A young, hipster entrepreneur crashes and burns on the eve of his company's big launch. With his entire life in disarray, he leaves Manhattan to move in with his estranged pregnant sister, brother-in-law and three year-old nephew in the suburbs - only to become their manny.  Faced with real responsibility, he may finally have to grow up - but not without some bad behavior first.
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A bankrupt businessman tries to restore good relations with his sister and her family.A bankrupt businessman tries to restore good relations with his sister and her family.A bankrupt businessman tries to restore good relations with his sister and her family.

  • Director
    • Ross Katz
  • Writers
    • Nick Kroll
    • Jeff Cox
    • Liz Flahive
  • Stars
    • Nick Kroll
    • Rose Byrne
    • Bobby Cannavale
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ross Katz
    • Writers
      • Nick Kroll
      • Jeff Cox
      • Liz Flahive
    • Stars
      • Nick Kroll
      • Rose Byrne
      • Bobby Cannavale
    • 32User reviews
    • 49Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Nick Kroll
    Nick Kroll
    • Jake
    Rose Byrne
    Rose Byrne
    • Justine
    Bobby Cannavale
    Bobby Cannavale
    • Danny
    Joel McHale
    Joel McHale
    • Hudson
    Matthew Paddock
    Matthew Paddock
    • Teddy
    Caleb Paddock
    Caleb Paddock
    • Teddy
    Paula Garcés
    Paula Garcés
    • Blanca
    Caitlin FitzGerald
    Caitlin FitzGerald
    • Kat
    Jane Krakowski
    Jane Krakowski
    • Miss Jenn
    Mike Birbiglia
    Mike Birbiglia
    • Braden
    Greg Johnson
    • Business Dude
    Bobby Moynihan
    Bobby Moynihan
    • Paul
    Seth Barrish
    Seth Barrish
    • Doctor
    Jason Mantzoukas
    Jason Mantzoukas
    • Herman
    Cara Cooper
    • Real Estate Agent
    Paul Urcioli
    Paul Urcioli
    • Georgia's Dad
    Sarah Steele
    Sarah Steele
    • Sarah
    Josh Charles
    Josh Charles
    • Phil
    • Director
      • Ross Katz
    • Writers
      • Nick Kroll
      • Jeff Cox
      • Liz Flahive
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    6Seraphion

    A smooth and subtle take on relationship drama-comedy

    The story background seems like another classic of s man rebuilding his life after a sudden loss. The main focus on the family and relationship drama feels really nice. The way the movie's script depicts the many small things happening in Jake's life is really nice that it feels so subtle and smooth. The movie literally didn't have any increase or decrease in mood, and just dominantly play on a single track of story development. The smaller things seem unpredictable, although their consequences seem so very predictable once they have come on-screen. The acting overall is quite a good bit. Rose Byrne's acting still feels okay although the character doesn't really need much more development. Nick Kroll really gets the comedy side nicely, just at the right portion. Bobby Cannavale's acting really balances the whole set.
    7ArchonCinemaReviews

    Perfectly likable, albeit unoriginal, film by Nick Kroll and Co.

    Jake is not awesome. Jake is also broke and now stuck living on his sister's air mattress in New Jersey in the independent comedy Adult Beginners.

    Adult Beginners appears to be judged a bit more harshly, and rather unjustly, due to individual viewers' biases against Nick Kroll. The plot may not be the most original, but the characters are real and identifiable, and as far as indie films go, a well done effort.

    Jake, played by Nick Kroll, is an entrepreneur behind the next big tech item. Unfortunately, its production is doomed and he is out his entire investment, his and several others' large venture capital. What does one do when they've failed in Manhattan? Why, go back to your family with your tail between your legs to the suburbs of New Jersey! His sister Justine, played by Rose Byrne, isn't completely pleased but agrees to let him stay for three months and watch her and her husband's (Bobby Cannavale) son.

    The plot has been done to death, and that is the only thing working against Adult Beginners as a film. The character types are also far from original, from the narcissistic protagonist to the less than perfect family he is forced to stay with. So, you may ask yourself, why bother watching the movie? Because, Adult Beginners is enjoyable. The drama of the story is not too serious so the film still has an 'escapist' effect. The writing is natural and fluid and the acting realistic and entertaining. The fun is in the medley of recognizable faces that make cameos throughout the film. It seems unfathomable that someone could hate Adult Beginners because it is a perfectly likable film, and is in fact, quite a nice watch and I would do it again.

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    6lnvicta

    Well-acted and thoughtful storytelling, but a lazy third act that leaves you feeling hollow.

    I really enjoyed Adult Beginners for about the first hour. I was surprised at its score and reception because it was one of the more realistic dramedies about family life and adulthood I've seen in recent memory. The characters felt real, the chemistry was phenomenal, I cared about what was happening, and it was nice to see Nick Kroll playing the straight everyman for once. As great as Kroll was, he didn't quite carry the movie as much as the supporting cast did. Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale are fantastic as Kroll's sister and her husband (and their chemistry is palpable, given they're a couple in real life), and they play off Kroll's deadpan humor with sincerity and ease. It was great to see Kroll's character having to redo his entire life, then crashing his sister's place and having to adjust to this family-centered lifestyle. It was honest and heartfelt, and there are moments between Kroll and Cannavale (who plays the brother-in-law) that are genuinely deep and thought provoking. I wanted more of that.

    The humor is intermittent. It's not really a laugh-out-loud comedy despite what you might think with this cast. It's far more subdued and dramatic than a typical Nick Kroll vehicle, and it worked. For a while, anyway. The last 30 minutes of this movie felt like the writers tried to tie the movie up in a pretty pink bow as quickly as possible and call it a day. It was so rushed and half-hearted, leaving interesting subplots by the wayside and throwing this faux happily-ever-after ending that completely detracts from the overall tone. Everything is well-paced and subtle before then, taking you along for the ride and keeping you strapped in for every awkward situation or heartfelt moment, but the ending makes it all for nothing. It's like, "That's it? What happened to everything else I just saw?" The authenticity went out the window.

    Having said that, Adult Beginners is very relatable. These feel like real people going through real life crises, and each of the main characters have depth and character flaws that you want to be explored. Some of them are, some aren't. Overall though, I enjoyed this movie for what it was, and if you don't mind a lame ending, I think it's definitely worth a watch.
    6SnoopyStyle

    not the deep end

    Jake (Nick Kroll) screws up a business deal and loses lots of money. His investors are angry. He leaves NYC and goes back to the family home. His sister Justine (Rose Byrne) is pregnant and puts him to work babysitting his nephew Teddy. Her husband Danny (Bobby Cannavale) is fixing up the home for sale. She signs Jake up with Teddy in a swim class for mommy and kid. Jake suspects that Danny is cheating with the real estate agent.

    Rose Byrne is utterly charming. Bobby Cannavale is a great suburban dad. Nick Kroll is fine for this role although his big screen charisma is still in doubt. The material feels lighter than it could have been. The drama is not pushed that hard. There is one good moment when Justine downplays something which actually elevates the material. There are a couple of those scenes and the really endearing Byrne which make this better than nice.
    7SwollenThumb

    Rushed Resolution

    Rushed resolution takes away from well-acted intelligently written comedy.

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    • Trivia
      Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale are a real life couple.
    • Goofs
      When Jake and Justine take Teddy for swimming classes the first time, Miss Jenn (swimming instructor) throws a blue colored toy float towards Jake as a sarcasm for his fear of cold water. In the next scene we see that toy float between open arms of Jenn instead of being near Jake or Teddy.
    • Quotes

      Blanca: Do you always bring your pregnant sister on dates?

      Jake: Just when I want to guarantee I won't get laid.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: LL Cool J/Rose Byrne/Big Sean (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Follow the Rainbow
      Performed by Tom Quick

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    • Release date
      • April 24, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Yetişkin Çaylaklar
    • Filming locations
      • New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Burn Later Productions
      • Duplass Brothers Productions
      • Good At Business
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $108,808
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $36,657
      • Apr 26, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $108,808
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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