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Two genius brothers grow up and grow apart as one becomes a successful surgeon and the other pursues a drug-fueled high life.

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Unrated, 89 min.

Directed by: James Franco

Release Date: April 30, 2007

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  • July 24, 2009
    Good Time Max is the story of two brothers, Max and Adam. Both have genius intelligence. One is a doctor, the other a computer expert. Until drugs get involved and turn their lives around. It's a story about how we grow up and sometimes grow apart. The struggles we go through, an...( read more)d how no matter what, family is family.
    This film was written, directed, and starring James Franco. It was also dedicated to his own brother, making me think that perhaps in part he took from real life for this story. James Franco is an amazing and versatile actor, who has grown into his craft remarkably well. I really appreciated what he did for these two characters.
    I really enjoyed this movie. It did have a few slow moments, but it was still a moving story. I thought that James Franco and Matt Bell, who played Adam, had wonderful on screen chemistry. You really felt they were family, and could feel their pain and struggles. There were a few gross out moments, and some comic relief thrown in.
    All in all, I have to give Good Time Max a positive review. I was tired when I watched it, and it still managed to hold my attention. I would have to say it's worth the watch.
  • November 2, 2008
    It's nice to see James Franco in a small film. I enjoy drug movies, just because it always tells an interesting story.
  • February 22, 2009
    Excellent film. James Franco is a favorite actor of mine. He has shown he can do drama and comedy, both excellently. In this film he showed how much more talent that he has with co-writing AND directing. It was a great move about the hard life you live when doing drugs and the co...( read more)nsequences of doing them. The difficulty in getting straight when you want to. GREAT movie! Congrats Mr. Franco on your directing debut.
  • February 22, 2009
    Can't give a 5.But a great movie for any gun enthusiast
  • February 10, 2009
    it was alright... really strange seeing james franco like that!!!
    still love him though!!!
  • January 19, 2009
    At first, I thought Franco was just a run of the mill pretty boy who would never get over that hump. The last few movies I have seen with him have shown me a lot of potential and this one did the same. There is a lot of potential for his acting and his directorial skills althou...( read more)gh he still needs to polish them a little bit more. The best thing about the movie was Franco's acting and I think I wouldn't mind watching his next film.
  • January 16, 2009
    james franco's directorial debut, and it wasn't awful, but it's a very tired and told tale. the plot is also very predictable, but a few decent performances offer some redemption...
  • December 19, 2008
    Really good flick, I enjoyed it tremendously!
  • November 29, 2008
    "Dear James,

    My name is Judy and I'm sixteen and I'm big fan of yours, you're a nice, good looking with plenty of talent, me and my girls love many of your movies but I need to be honest with you: your movie called 'Good Time Max' sucked ass all the way through. I can't believe...( read more) you actually wrote and directed such a boring, dumb tasteless crap. I guess you wanted to exocrise some demons or something but none of it was believeable and the character of your older brother made me sick every time he appeared on screen. And what's up with this scene when you shit on the carpet? I know plenty of guys who do drugs but when they wanna be nasty they blow up a microwave or something. Anyway, you must thought that was supposed to be funny. Well, it wasn't.

    Better luck next time, lotsa of love."
  • July 30, 2008
    This movie is really good. It's way above averaj! This film is edgy, funny, and raw. James Franco great acting puts this movie over the top. You will be very intrigued by the lifestyles of all the characters. This is a cool and DAMAAJJJ flix!

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