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The Spectacular Now

The Spectacular Now (2013)

  • 86% of critics liked it
    (7 reviews)

  • 99% want to see it
    (365 ratings)

This adaptation of Tim Tharp's novel The Spectacular Now captures the insecurity and confusion of adolescence without looking for tidy truths. Young actors rarely portray teens with the maturity that Teller and Woodley display, and they are phenomenal together. THE SPECTACULAR NOW is a funny,… More

Unrated,
Directed By
Written By
Michael H. Weber
Genres
Drama, Romance, Comedy
In Theaters
Aug 2, 2013 Limited
A24

Critic Reviews

  • Jordan Hoffman, Film.com

    "The Spectacular Now" wins a lot of points for avoiding conventional scenes

  • Todd McCarthy, Hollywood Reporter

    A sincere, refreshingly unaffected look at teenagers and their attitudes about the future.

  • Erik Childress, Film Threat

    The Spectacular Now does not come close to earning that certain kind of isolation that teenagers feel, certainly never coming close to equaling the year in Charlie's 'Wallflower' existence.

  • Ed Gibbs, Guardian [UK]

    Young adulthood is rarely portrayed with such conviction, in a manner that connects with both its core teen audience and a wider adult demographic.

  • Chris Bumbray, JoBlo's Movie Emporium

    A star-making part for Miles Teller. Along with PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER, one of the best coming of age movies of our generation. John Hughes would be proud.

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  • Joey S


    This looks amazing, I can't wait to see it after it gets distributed. Coupled with The Descendents, this could be what makes Shailene Woodley a star.

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