The Spectacular Now, directed by James Ponsoldt, was a genuine heartfelt teen release. The performance in the film won them the Best Double Act of the year (2013). The two actors portray the colliding feelings of shyness and confidence, displacement and longing felt in those late teen years or with your first love.
"It’s not all love-hearts and holding hands, though. The Spectacular Now presents relevant, serious issues with a level of subtle intelligence that evades an overly preachy (and often unavoidable) ‘after school special’ vibe. In addition to one of the most honest teen sex scenes ever presented, Sutter’s alcoholism is deftly portrayed; his drinking is present and rarely discussed but intensely felt. There’s no flashing neon sign telling you “Drugs Are Bad!”, and it’s great. Actually, Sutter’s lush party boy ways out (moon)shine Haymitch Abernathy from Hunger Games – Sutter is easily the Biggest Wisecracking Boozehound of the 2013 teen movie class." - www.junkee.com
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