The Spectacular Now

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David L "The Spectacular Now" is a very realistic portrait of two high school students falling in love, and dealing with heavy issues that many of us have had to survive while learning to love themselves. I can't stress enough how incredibly genuine the performances are in this film. Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley are so believable as these flawed, yet beautiful teenagers that you get a feeling of unease, as if you are clandestinely eavesdropping on them during their most sweet private moments. Their first time being intimate together is one of the most stunningly realistic scenes I've ever seen in any movie. How they were able to tap into that so effectively, I can't comprehend, but it is so extremely powerful that it makes you realize how incredibly fake most films and shows portraying high school students really are. There have been very, very few movies that realistically portray teens without judging them for their mistakes. The lead character Sutter is severely flawed and I find that most of the people who criticize this movie harshly want for him to dynamically change his character throughout and think it's condoning his actions when it's not and it's only showing an honest portrayal of teenage problems. I feel really bad for the audiences who aren't smart enough to understand how powerful this film is. With all respect to those who don't enjoy this film, I must say it is one of the most sincere and effective movies I have ever seen. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/11/25 Full Review Les N Positive. Well worth a watch! Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/01/25 Full Review Mason M This is an interesting and fresh take on the teen film, but it's main downfall is it's ultimate lack of heart that makes the depressing and naturalistic aspects of this film come off dry and lifeless instead of emotional. Though it has plenty of interesting ideas, good dialogue, and Miles Teller gives a wonderful performance, I like this film more in concept than execution. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/04/25 Full Review justin b Miles Teller is a great actor. He carries this film and he has a lot of charisma. I liked how it handled its characters and felt the ending was honest with what was happening, even if it was not a happy ending. A well done movie that was fine watching once. Not sure if it is a film I would watch again. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/19/25 Full Review Carlos T Filme: O Maravilhoso Agora Assistido: 26-12-24 Elenco: @miles.teller @shailenewoodley @brielarson @mary_elizabeth @the.kyle.chandler @thejenniferjasonleigh Modelo: #romance #comédia Duração: 1h 35m Ano: 2013 Minha opinião: Ver este filme foi um dejavu pra minha adolecencia. Miles Teller um ator em grande ascensão no mercado de Holywood e sua parceira Shailene Woodley, quando vi não acreditei muito na química que trariam, como foi dela com Ansel Elgort em A Culpa é das Estrelas. Mas Teller surpreendeu pelo papel que teve neste filme, faz um papel de adolecente que esta entrando para o mundo do alcoolismo, que interepretou muito bem. E que também começou a influenciar Aimee (Shailene) neste caminho. E temos Cassidy (Brie Larson) mais fofinha aqui, mesmo sendo adolecente, que namorava Sutter (Teller) e o deixa, pois vê que ele não se preocupa com o futuro e sente também que o álcool estava marcando sua vida. E neste momento que Sutter se envolve com Aimee que nunca havia namorado. Mas aquilo que parecia que não daria certo, acaba dando. E ele com problemas com sua mãe e culpando ela de não deixar conhecer o pai que havia saído de casa a vários anos. E quando reecontra teve uma grande decepção por conhecer seu pai, um homem fracassado, alcoolatra, mulherengo,..... Tendo esta decepção se afunda no álcool, perde o emprego. Até o momento que Aimee convida ele para ir onde vai para a faculdade, para ele buscar um futuro para ele. Mas ele não aparece no dia da partida. Porém depois de falar com sua mãe e refletir, toma a decisão de construir um futuro e ao lado Aimee e vivem juntos. Roteiro e enredo bem construído e com uma intepretação boa de Teller. Realmente que mostra sua multi facetas. Vale apena assistir? Sim com certeza. Nota: 7,5 Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/31/24 Full Review Samuel J The whole absent father trope where Sutter thinks his dad’s a great guy, only to meet him and go, "Oh no! My dad’s an alcoholic loser, I’m doomed!" was so cliché it hurt. Sutter is the worst protagonist ever, and his "romance" with Aimee had bad chemistry. Honestly, Brie Larson’s character had more purpose at the craft services table than in this movie. I would give this 1 star, but the production and acting isn’t THAT bad. But please don’t waste your time on this movie. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 12/25/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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