ORIGINAL TITLE The Spectacular Now

YEAR 2013

RUNNING TIME 95 min. 

COUNTRY

DIRECTOR James Ponsoldt

SCREENWRITER Scott Neustadter, Michael H. Weber (Novel: Tim Tharp)

COMPOSER Rob Simonsen

CINEMATOGRAPHER Jess Hall

CAST Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley, Brie Larson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Mary Elizabeth Winstead,Kyle Chandler, Masam Holden, Dayo Okeniyi, Nicci Faires

STUDIO/PRODUCER 21 Laps Entertainment / Andrew Lauren Productions (ALP) / Global Produce

AWARDS 2013: Sundance Film Festival: Best Cast: U.S. Dramatic Competition

GENRE Drama. Comedy | Independent Film (USA)

SYNOPSIS/PLOT Sutter is a high school senior who lives for the moment; Aimee is the introvert he attempts to "save." As their relationship deepens, the lines between right and wrong, friendship and love, and "saving" and corrupting become inextricably blurred.

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"Skillfully adapted from Tim Tharp's novel, evocatively lensed in the working-class neighborhoods of Athens, Ga., and tenderly acted (...) this bittersweet ode to the moment of childhood's end builds quietly to a pitch-perfect finale" (Rob Nelson: Variety)

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"A sincere, refreshingly unaffected look at teenagers and their attitudes about the future" (Todd McCarthy: The Hollywood Reporter)

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"Young adulthood is rarely portrayed with such conviction, in a manner that connects with both its core teen audience and a wider adult demographic (...) Rating: **** (out of five)" (The Guardian)

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"Mr. Ponsoldt ably charts a journey through the high stakes of adolescence, with both Sutter and Mr. Teller showing great promise" (Nicolas Rapold: The New York Times)

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"James Ponsoldt's funny and touching tale covers old ground with disarming freshness (...) Rating: *** (out of four)" (Peter Travers: Rolling Stone)

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"You watch the movie with your heart in your throat (...) Rating: **** (out of five)" (Joshua Rothkopf: Time Out)

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"A marvel of well-rounded characters, strong performances and disarming chemistry, this deeply felt film is like a loving elegy to the end of childhood. It's easily one of summer's best films (...) Rating: **** (out of four)" (Claudia Puig: USA Today)