Review of Adult Beginners (2014) by Tyler — 25 Apr 2015

One of the best subtle comedies I've seen in years. Free from unwanted bawdiness. Good cinema...

Must watch... Must digest... Must collect...

This review of Adult Beginners (2014) was written by Tyler on 25 Apr 2015.

Adult Beginners has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Nick C (1,239) on 19 Nov 2015

This is a fine comedy with great performances from Rose Byrne, Nick Kroll, and Bobby Cannavale with great smaller performances from Jane Krakowski…

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By Takeiad . (41) on 11 Aug 2015

It was a funny movie. Had it's moments…

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By Aaron Peterson (245) for The Hollywood Outsider (262) on 23 Oct 2018

I have not seen many sibling comedy-dramas that managed to effectively capture the honesty of that kinship but Adult Beginners comes pretty close…

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By Pat Padua (495) for DCist (403) on 30 Aug 2018

Kroll ... [gives] Nick enough humanity to make his character arc watchable and even moving…

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By Caroline E (57) 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 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 Jason S (2,514) on 13 Sep 2016

I was so excited for and so let down by this film. A great cast gives it their all but they can't save the dull writing and story…

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By Frank Swietek (3,473) for One Guy's Opinion (3,473) on 29 Apr 2015

An extended sitcom with surprisingly little comic bite...just floats along on a current of bland affability…

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By Carlos Z (460) on 12 Sep 2015

It was okay, a little self-absorbed characters…

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