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Aug 1, 2013 · James Ponsoldt’s new film, “The Spectacular Now,” is a tale of a teenager and the speed bumps at the end of high school.
- James Ponsoldt
- Nicolas Rapold
- 95 min
The Spectacular Now is a touching, and sometimes funny, coming-of-age drama...one of the most honest and realistic teen films I have ever seen. Full Review | Jul 18, 2020
Based on author Tim Tharp's 2008 coming-of-age story, THE SPECTACULAR NOW is about party boy Sutter Keely (Miles Teller), who used to be one half of the school's most popular couple with fabulous ex-girlfriend, Cassidy (Brie Larson).
- James Ponsoldt
- Sandie Angulo Chen
- A24
Aug 2, 2013 · The Spectacular Now is an adroit, sensitive film that avoids typical coming-of-age story trappings. An innocent, bookish teenager (Shailene Woodley) begins dating the charming, freewheeling...
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- James Ponsoldt
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- Miles Teller
Aug 2, 2013 · Apr 9, 2015. the film captures the sparkling and electrifying teen romance in this modern generation, with heartfelt chemistry that a footlose partyer Miles Teller has with a nice heartwarming girl Shailene Woodley.
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- James Ponsoldt
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- Miles Teller
Jul 31, 2013 · As with Ponsoldt’s “Smashed,” a straightforward portrait of alcoholism elevated by Mary Elizabeth Winstead’s extraordinary turn, “The Spectacular Now” owes much to its performances.
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Aug 2, 2013 · The Spectacular Now, based on Tim Tharp’s book of the same name, delivers an indie-tinged cinematic take on this familiar, good-bad narrative template. With regard to reformation and redemption, we glimpse a bit of both in this critically applauded, often poignant story.
