Five Star Day (2010)

41% of critics liked it
(17 reviews)
32% of users liked it
(552 ratings)

Jake Gibson's (Cam Gigandet) horoscope forecasts a perfect Five Star Day the morning of his birthday. Little does he realize that what's foretold to be a flawless day, unfolds to be far less than stellar when Jake's world is turned upside down as all that could go wrong...does. Determined that… More Jake Gibson's (Cam Gigandet) horoscope forecasts a perfect Five Star Day the morning of his birthday. Little does he realize that what's foretold to be a flawless day, unfolds to be far less than stellar when Jake's world is turned upside down as all that could go wrong...does. Determined that Astrology has no legitimacy, Jake embarks on a journey to test the theory of Astrology by finding the three people born the same time and place as himself: Sarah Reynolds (Jena Malone), Yvette Montgomery (Brooklyn Sudano) and Wesley Henderson (Max Hartman). -- (C) Official Site

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Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 34 min.
Directed By: Danny Buday
Written By: Danny Buday
Genres: Drama

In Theaters: Nov 4, 2011 Limited
On DVD: Feb 21, 2012
Studio: Independent Pictures

Critic Reviews

Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News
Buday's script is directionless and his direction listless.
Ronnie Scheib, Variety
The uneven script, repetitive tropes and over-indulgence of actorly bits slow the pace, tipping youthful casualness into complacency.
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter
The script lacks the depth to transcend its cutesy gimmick and -- as with the misleading horoscopes that fuel the plot -- the film never approaches a five star level.
Rex Reed, New York Observer
Mr. Gigandet shows surprising sensitivity and sweetness previously untapped. He's not what I expected, and neither is Five Star Day.
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times
There's nothing more dispiriting about a movie than a trust in star magnetism that isn't returned in actual projected wattage.
Neil Genzlinger, New York Times
A drippy ending erases all the hopes you've built up and forces you to conclude that this wasn't such a well-thought-out film after all.
James Plath, Movie Metropolis
As indie films go, "5 Star Day" has good production values, strong performances, and compelling cinematography. It's the premise, plot, and character development that keep it from being successful.
Mike McGranaghan, Aisle Seat
I'm sure writer/director Danny Buday was trying to make something profound, yet he displays a chronic inability to generate momentum.
Kam Williams, NewsBlaze
A romantic reminder of less-enlightened times when asking a woman her astrological sign was actually a viable pickup line.
Susan Granger, SSG Syndicate
You don't need a horoscope to know it's a bad sign when the quirky, jumbled, plodding plot is incredibly implausible.
Alison Willmore, AV Club
5 Star Day has a low-key air that often works, allowing its characters to behave like people instead of twee constructions.
S. James Wegg, JWR
The joy of taking charge
Fr. Chris Carpenter, Movie Dearest
(The film) has its charms but is more often than not overly talky and serious...A lighter touch on (writer-director Danny) Buday's part would have likely made the film more entertaining as well as more endearing.
Kalvin Henely, Slant Magazine
Danny Buday's film is not so much skeptical of astrology as confused about it.
Brian Orndorf, BrianOrndorf.com
Isn't an exceptional feature, but its sensitivity and dedication to the comfort of strangers is quite appealing. It tenders a sweet message about human attachment and kindness, creating a gentle ambiance that's consistently engaging.

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Cynthia S

Well this was a surprise! Very nice movie. Probably more a "chick flick" than anything. Loved the soundtrack alot! One of those that I had never heard of, and received via Netflix by accident...but was very happy that I did.