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Socially inept 17-year-old cinephile Lawrence Kweller gets a job at a video store where he forms a complicated friendship with his older female manager.
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A scrappy coming of age dramedy that pulls off a surprisingly moving tonal sleight of hand, I Like Movies is fiercely unsentimental about cinema nostalgia and all the better for it.

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Tara Brady Irish Times 12/23/2023
4/5
It’s enough to restore one’s faith in the near-extinct subgenre once known as the teen comedy. Go to Full Review
Amil Niazi Globe and Mail 03/06/2023
Levack has done a remarkable job with her feature-film debut, playing with tropes that have time-honoured traditions but are always in need of a refresh. Go to Full Review
Radheyan Simonpillai CTV's Your Morning 03/04/2023
4/5
Imagine if Superbad were directed by a woman who didn’t allow the toxic masculinity and misogyny to go unchecked, while also l giving her genuinely funny and moving characters the room for growth and empathy. I Like Movies does that. Go to Full Review
Louis Skye (Ronita Roy Mohan) Women Write About Comics Aug 20
There’s some great acting in this film and the story will resonate with certain groups... I Like Movies has too narrow a focus in terms of it’s story and the cast of characters aren’t diverse or compelling enough to keep me riveted. Go to Full Review
Andrew Fukui Geek Vibes Nation Jul 17
8.5/10
An emotional and unapologetically human film with a challenging protagonist that truly tests its audience. Go to Full Review
Ian Simmons Kicking the Seat Feb 25
5/5
Levack carefully plants the seeds of her film’s serious turn throughout, so that when "I Like Movies" steers hard into its coming-of-age rough patch, the tonal shift feels natural. Go to Full Review
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Sa K. @sa6kr4v3 Nov 9 Real movie with real stories See more Grant H. @dj530 Nov 6 Nothing beats a good coming of age movie, especially one that delves into the topic of, well, MOVIES! Filled with heart and emotion, the life of a socially inept cinephile hits some lows, but ultimately makes us feel good about ourselves and what we are capable of! See more Nol P @NolPKelowna Sep 5 On: I Like Movies... I never had heard of this movie and may not have if it was not suggested on Paramount Plus. This independent (CANADIAN) production from 2022 is yes a bit out there but very real at the same time. This movie takes place in the year 2002 (with a Punch Drunk Love reference) and which is right at the very height of video rentals. This movie was quite nostalgic to me and my days working full time at a Blockbuster Video location in Penticton. Still to today it was one of the very best jobs I ever had. Many good mems. I Like Movies has quite a bit of suggested matter but in many regards it does hit home. If you can get around and beyond the average acting, which is more real than say the typical Hollywood glam overacting and their just following scripts, you will enjoy it. The ending came together quite nicely with "heartwarming heartfelt" and that gained some points. Overall: 7 out of 10. Nostalgia aspect: 10! See more Angelo P. @Sokko_21 Aug 9 I hated and loved Lawrence! But I really loved this movie! See more Ruben M. @RUBENZGATOR Jun 24 Really Enjoyable, pleasantly surprised at balance of comedy and charming but poignant See more Jun 20 This movie was a surprise in the best way. A narcissistic movie buff works in a video movie rental house and crosses several lines, leaving chaos and a lot of hurt feelings in his wake. He alienates virtually everyone who cares for him and learns some painful life lessons. A worthwhile coming of age movie. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Socially inept 17-year-old cinephile Lawrence Kweller gets a job at a video store where he forms a complicated friendship with his older female manager.
Director
Chandler Levack
Producer
Lindsay Blair Goeldner
Screenwriter
Chandler Levack
Distributor
Visit Films
Production Co
VHS Forever
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 8, 2024, Limited
Runtime
1h 39m
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