Written by Jason Reitman and Erin Cressida Wilson, based on the novel by Chad Kultgen
Starring Adam Sandler, Jennifer Gardner, Ansel Elgort and Kaitlyn Dever
A group of high school teenagers and their parents attempt to navigate the man ways the Internet has changed their relationships, their communication, their self-image and their love lives.
An example in the potential dangers of the Internet, as well as the dangers of being an overly protective parent when it comes to your child's online activities, there are very few people who will not relate to at least one of the many scenarios portrayed in this film. Emotionally driven by the feeling of hopelessness and insignificance we all feel at some point in our lives, Jason Reitman does not hold back when telling this universal story.
This movie touches on so many subjects in such a short amount of time, yet drives home a point with every single one. It's remarkable that a story that's all over the place, such as this, can make so much sense.
The acting in this movie is top notch. Not award winning, but great none the less. Particularly by Adam Sandler. It's movies like this that make we wonder why he still does comedies. His dramatic roles are always more impressive and enjoyable, and this was no exception. Perhaps it's because most dramas don't give him a reason to vacation in exotic locales.
My Rating: 7/10
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