Movie

The Spectacular Now

2013 · 95 min

A tender, bittersweet coming-of-age story that feels honest and raw, with moments of warmth and heartache.

Tagline: Hits You Like A Shot In The Heart.
Overview: Sutter, a popular party animal, unexpectedly meets the introverted Aimee after waking up on a stranger's lawn. As Sutter deals with the problems in his life and Aimee plans for her future beyond school, an unexpected romance blossoms between them.
How it feels: Melancholic, warm, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Coming-of-age, addiction, love, family
Content: Strong sexual content and language. Mild violence and gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: coming-of-age
addiction
love
family
identity
Places: small town
school
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex strong