My wife and I spent an enjoyable evening watching this movie. I am puzzled by all the negativity. We found the film entertaining and fun. It was our first time seeing both lead actors in anything and they were both revelations. Cooper Hoffman nailed it as a confident, entrepreneurial teenager in love with an older woman. Alana Haim is perfect as the 25 year old who is knocked off balance by the teenage Gary Valentine's persistence and chutzpah. The LA setting was great, definitely evocative of the 70s. The "supporting" cast includes Sean Penn, Tom Waits, and a deranged Bradley Cooper. I would suggest you ignore some of these reviews, watch the film, decide for yourself.
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