Reality Bites

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Mason M A surprising well made film by Ben Stiller, that perfectly captures the cynicism of the 1990s. Reality Bites is a great time, that feels like Richard Linklater's SubUrbia made by a normal director Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/08/24 Full Review Christian K It definitely got it right that the reality in this, jobs, careers, dentists, etc. does indeed suck. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/09/24 Full Review Jeff M It's not unreasonable to think that as we grow and change as human beings, our tastes and appreciation for the arts may change as well. I had seen bits and pieces of this movie back in the 90s after it first came out and remember liking what I saw. It didn't necessarily wow me, but I felt an affinity toward the characters and their post-college plights. Watching it now as I come close to 50, it took every bit of self-control not to turn it off after 20 minutes. I see now how self-involved, materialistic, and repugnant these characters are - and I suppose, in a way, that's the point. But golly gee, being around them for 90 or so minutes is a chore. The screenplay is often overly clever and impressed with itself, using catch phrases and social media references that reminded me a bit of JUNO. Thankfully, the cast is full of talented actors who manage to find moments of depth even when the dialogue is a bit cringy. I especially appreciated the tempestuous relationship between Ryder and Hawke - there is serious sexual tension between them. As usual with these types of films, none of the adults are three-dimensional characters, and their scenes add nothing to the whole. Who knows - maybe in another 20 year or so I'll be a little more forgiving. I know this movie has a strong fan base, and I can see why, but for me, I couldn't get past the sheer annoyance of pretty much everyone on screen. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/21/24 Full Review Crey Fish S The similarities between Gen X and Gen Z can be felt greatly. Two generations handed broken worlds with the expectation it will be magically fixed. I don't know man. Maybe I'm grasping at straws but this film really connected with me and until Gen Z gets its own film, Reality Bites will be my go to. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/03/23 Full Review Hayley M Great film for a trip down 90s lane! The fashion, the script.... the music ..... Always hoping the main heart throbs Ethan and Winona very toxic, dysfunctional relationship will finally turn around ... Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/02/23 Full Review B J Slightly over the top Gen X classic that captures the culture of the 90's. A fun amd entertaining watch. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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