Review of While We're Young (2015) by Gavin S — 27 Mar 2015
In the vein of a type of intellectual cinema that might be better described as a cross between the satirical nature of Woody Allen's lust for intergenerational portraits and Whit Stillman's acidic views on contemporary society through offbeat personas, Noah Baumbach demands, film after film, a greater appreciation for growing up.
While We're Young, much like most of his filmography, is a coming-of-age tale. The difference here is that Baumbach understood that growing up doesn't mean becoming an adult, having children and conforming to societal norms.
Instead, the acceptance of the unknown is compliant with notions of sharing and trust to provide for a heartfelt, beautifully acted and written portrait of life choices. Stiller shines in his best performance since Greenberg (also a collaboration with Baumbach), Watts showcases impressive range and Driver will be a star.
Powered by another excellent soundtrack, While We're Young might very well be one of the New Yorker's best films to date.
This review of While We're Young (2015) was written by Gavin S on 27 Mar 2015.
While We're Young has generally received positive reviews.
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