Review of Adult Beginners (2014) by Cortney A — 13 Aug 2015

Thought it would be funnier, but not bad.

This review of Adult Beginners (2014) was written by Cortney A on 13 Aug 2015.

Adult Beginners has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Moira Macdonald (1,892) for Seattle Times (3,524) on 29 Apr 2015

Adult Beginners is one of those agreeable small-scale movies that doesn't seem particularly ambitious; its only goal is to charm, and it does…

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By Lauren M (426) on 18 Jun 2017

Tons of product placement in the script…

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By James Clay (166) for Fresh Fiction (404) on 07 Dec 2018

There are plenty of crowd-pleasing moments, but it lacks the gut-punch to bring home the dramatic beats…

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By Stephanie C (567) on 30 Apr 2015

Kroll takes a swing and serio-comedy here and it totally works…

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By Matt H (2,287) on 09 Sep 2015

Totally fails with what limited comedic elements it attempts, but I actually found myself invested in the story and characters…

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By Mark R (985) on 07 Aug 2015

Wasn't expecting much, just an easy watch for a lazy Saturday. That's what I got…

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By José C (734) on 09 Jan 2016

Expected a little more from it humor wise, but it is a cute film about growing up and sorting out your priorities…

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By James Kendrick (1,607) for Q Network Film Desk (1,607) on 12 May 2015

Has all the trappings of a generic indie coming-home heart-warmer, but one of the best things I can say about it is that it manages to sidestep…

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By Kenny B (210) on 23 Sep 2015

Not cheerful enough for a comedy, neither is it melancholic. Slow paced, simple premise with humor peppered along the way which will make you smile…

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By Paul P (1,688) on 06 Jun 2015

Really good, really smart script, well directed and good acting. A movie buff's movie…

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