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Big Time Adolescence

2019

Jason Orley

Pete Davidson, Griffin Gluck, Jon Cryer, Sydney Sweeney ...

5.9

428

Comedy A suburban teenager comes of age under the destructive guidance of his best friend, an aimless college dropout.

	Media	Author	Review
		Owen Gleiberman Variety	"'Big Time Adolescence' isn’t bad, but it’s a trifle. It kept making me think of teen movies with central characters who go rogue in major ways that had more bite and surprise to them"
		John DeFore The Hollywood Reporter	"While it's not necessarily proof he's ready to carry pictures by himself [Davidson], this outing will be well received by fans and is strong enough to earn attention for writer-director Orley"
		Gregory Ellwood The Playlist	"Orley’s direction is fine, and the picture is well made for a low budget indie, but Davidson is all you’ll really remember when you leave the theater"
		Kristen Yoonsoo Kim The New York Times	"Despite some moments of tenderness and easy chemistry between Zeke and Mo, 'Big Time Adolescence' doesn’t have enough heart or humor to save it from becoming just another movie about white dudes bro-ing out."
		Eric Kohn IndieWire	"A sturdy dramedy that makes up for its lack of depth in scrappy charm, and a willingness to admit that sometimes the best characters are ones destined to screw everything up."
		Brian Lowry CNN	"[It] is most surprising for what it isn't. Somewhat ironically, the main flaw with this earnest film built around a directionless character is its lack of a clear objective."
		M.N. Miller Ready Steady Cut	"[It] doesn’t have enough depth, quick wit, or earnestness to stand out in a jam-packed genre (…) Rating: ★★½ (out of 5)"
		John Serba Decider	"[It] doesn’t quite reach its potential, but it’s well-directed, occasionally insightful and worth watching once."
		Richard Lawson Vanity Fair	"A winning and nuanced performance [by Davidson] (...) Gluck is terrific as well (...) A fresh and humanely funny-enough film"
		Caroline Siede AV Club	"Orley’s sensitive approach and the commitment of his actors somewhat makes up for the lack of originality"

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