Pretty Good

Good story, Not enough for a whole film

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

Young AdultEven though being predictable and of a familiar structure, there are few surprises among relationship and their intense take on the simplicity and the sensibility of livelihood is what keeps the feature not only alive but helps it pump harder and faster. The technical aspects like sound department could have been a lot better but amazing camera work and cinematography saves the day. The writing isn't strong and concrete as the writers think but still there is a lot to explore upon especially in its own plain even though rudimentary trajectory of it. Jason Reitman; the director, is the real game changer of the feature as his keen sense of knowledge on executing the anticipate vision is apt for the tone of the feature which is supported by fine editing. There is no doubt on performance level especially from Charlize Theron who is genuinely convincing and is supported by a great cast like Patton Oswalt and Patrick Wilson. The feature fortunately doesn't spend on milking away the character's perspective which would have easily been possible; considering the premise, but instead keeps it perfectly balanced and independent. Young Adult is a mature approach to a juvenile script whose witty depiction and the work that went behind the camera, ups the ante of it.

When an old flame announces the arrival of his first baby, an unsatisfied fiction writer returns to her hometown to stir things up ...Coming of age drama that pitches ambition against domesticity, community against individuality. The story opens with the arid nature of corporate, mass produced urban living, with the heroine regularly waking up face down on her bed after her nights of heavy drinking. She writes teen romance stories, with the main character's observations inspired by conversations the heroine overhears but ultimately reflecting her own selfish approach to life. So her arrival home is the opportunity to confront her demons and work something out.It's put together well, but left me lukewarm. Although the parts are performed with confidence, the characters feel a little like placeholders for the various themes. Most importantly the humour is ... mild, so it would take some deep characterisation to make this anything more than an average slice of life.Plenty of recent movies with women leading bad lives they need to escape, but they're all edgy: Nocturnal Animals, The Girl On The Train, Blue Jasmine. This one went for comedy, but just about amused me and no more, and in the end left me confused about the core values of the story. Is American life empty? Is personal independence good in itself?Overall: The pieces fit together, but no depth.

Well, she might have a mental illness. People in her old county already know it and accept it and look at her with condescension...That's the bottom line of this movie. But is also confusing because in the end she seems to get better because of some pep talk...Sorry for starting abruptly this "review" but the whole premise beginning from the title (even the trailer) is more like the life of an immature, spoiled person who has used to make things go her way. Now that I watched it, I found it confusing.Anyway the movie is not that fun. Basically some awkward situations including a short love making between cripple midget ...Patton Oswalt and one of the most beautiful women around. Also the scene is disturbing because obviously Oswalt he is taking advantage of her situation.Overall: Didn't like it. Only for Theron's fans.

It's rare these days to find a film that is more focus on story and the art of making a motion picture.Lucky Young Adult is one of those rare films that delivers on both performance and story telling.The story centers around Mavis Gary (Played by Charlize Theron) who is 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.The film features a good cast with Charlize Theron as the lead character and I enjoy really enjoy her performance in this film. Patrick Wilson playing Buddy, Elizabeth Reaser, Patton Oswalt, Collette Wolfe.It just has the feel of it being a independent film and if it is way to go because Independent films focus on story telling and character development.So Young Adult does really well on both accounts.The cast brought their best to the film where Charlize Theron showcase her performance and I enjoy her performance.The music helps move the story along as it play out in each scene. Also the writers made the film interesting from start to finish plus very good directing done. Overall Young Adult is a very good film and it really strong on it own.I give Young Adult an 8 out of 10