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Young Adult (2011) 6.4
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6.4/10 from 45,825 users
Metascore: 71/100
Reviews: 182 user | 306 critic | 42 from Metacritic.com Soon after her divorce, a fiction writer returns to her home in small-town Minnesota, looking to rekindle a romance with her ex-boyfriend, who is now happily married and has a newborn daughter. Director:Jason ReitmanWriter:Diablo Cody |
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Sandra Freehauf
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Hedda Gary
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David Gary
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Mary Ellen Trantowski
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Vicki
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Mavis Gary, once the high school 'It Girl', now an alcoholic divorcée who writes a soon to be canceled young adult fiction series, makes the decision to return to her childhood home in Minnesota. There she embarks on a plan to win back her former sweetheart, Buddy. The fact that Buddy is now married with a baby doesn't dissuade her. Along the way, she forms a bond with Matt Freehauf, another former classmate, who has been left disabled by a beating he took from a bunch of jocks. Written by Anonymous
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Everyone gets old. Not everyone grows upMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language and some sexual content | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
16 December 2011 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Adultos jóvenes See more »Box Office
Budget:
$12,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$310,263 (USA) (9 December 2011)Gross:
$16,300,302 (USA) (17 February 2012)Company Credits
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Buddy Slade: Mavis Gary. It's been how long?
Mavis Gary: I'm not sure. Gosh. Wow!
Buddy Slade: So you're actually back in town, huh?
Mavis Gary: Yeah, well, I'm just passing through. I am insanely busy as always.
Buddy Slade: Well, I don't know how long you're around with your real estate thing, but I'd love to grab a drink.
Mavis Gary: Okay. Well, if you're feeling spontaneous I could meet you at Woody's in, I don't know. 15 minutes?
Buddy Slade: [laughs] Spontaneous really isn't a thing these days. I don't know if you heard but I am a new dad.
Mavis Gary: Duh! ...
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Written by Linda Perry
Performed by 4 Non Blondes
Couresty of Interscope Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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Goofs
The wine stain on Mavis's dress changes at least 3 times during her "big speech" at the baby naming party. See more »Quotes
Mavis Gary: [answers phone] Hey, Buddy!Buddy Slade: Mavis Gary. It's been how long?
Mavis Gary: I'm not sure. Gosh. Wow!
Buddy Slade: So you're actually back in town, huh?
Mavis Gary: Yeah, well, I'm just passing through. I am insanely busy as always.
Buddy Slade: Well, I don't know how long you're around with your real estate thing, but I'd love to grab a drink.
Mavis Gary: Okay. Well, if you're feeling spontaneous I could meet you at Woody's in, I don't know. 15 minutes?
Buddy Slade: [laughs] Spontaneous really isn't a thing these days. I don't know if you heard but I am a new dad.
Mavis Gary: Duh! ...
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"What's Up?"Written by Linda Perry
Performed by 4 Non Blondes
Couresty of Interscope Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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Young Adult is a very un-Hollywood comedy and a good thing it is too. I won't detail the plot as you can read this elsewhere but just to say that the writing is sharp and intelligent, the comedy nice and dark, the direction unfussy (so you don't notice it) and the running time just long enough so the movie doesn't run out of steam. There is no cute fluffiness (is that a word?) in this movie.
Charlize Theron is quite brilliant (as she usually is) playing a very self centred character who is borderline stalker. Co-star Patton Oswalt is very good as the guy who had a bad break when younger who has had to learn to live with the life changing consequences. The rest of the supporting cast are great playing a mix of small town America characters.
I seem to have a habit of watching movies in packed cinemas, no exception here as it was almost standing room only. This always helps with a comedy because once the laughing starts it spreads and continues throughout the whole movie. Highly recommended.