Sick Product of a Sick System

Wow! What a bizarre film! Unfortunately the few funny moments there were were quite overshadowed by it's completely weird and random vibe throughout.

It's an amazing and heartbreaking story.

A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

That Awkward Moment(2014) Starring: Zac Efron, Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Imogen Poots, Mackenzie Davis, Jessica Lucas, Addison Timlin, Josh Pais, Evelina Turen, Tina Benko, Joseph Adams, Eugenia Kuzmina, Emily Meade, and Alysia Reiner Directed By: Tom Gormican Review WHEN YOU REALIZE GETTING SOME MEANS WANTING MORE You know judging by the film's title I knew I wouldn't like this too much,but it does have its moments of unique laughter. I just find it difficult to talk about comedies the more I review them. The film is about Three best friends find themselves where we've all been - at that confusing moment in every dating relationship when you have to decide "So...where is this going? The story does sound a little interesting,but is plagued with stupidity,they make this lame bet that they would all stay single and well who's stupid enough to bet on something like that? If it were girls I'd understand but a guy, no just no. The performances are very good from Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan and Imogen Poots, as for Zac Efron not so much this time around, which is disappointing cause he is an actor I have liked in the past he just has a bad reputation due to those awful High School Musical movies. The Direction in this film by Tom Gormican is actually pretty good, he does get good performances are nice and the shots of the sets are actually pretty nice. All of the elements of a good film are not present, the film does suffer a lot from bad writing, but it does manage to pull out some good performances. I give That Awkward Moment a two out of five.

This movie sums up everything I hate about most modern comedies. Who exactly is the target audience for this garbage? 5 year olds who need every joke dumbed down and spoon-fed to them? It didn't take long for me to realise where this movie was going and the only reason I left it on was to see just how bad it would get.Aside from the humour, this tedious storyline has been used over and over in many other (equally dreadful) movies, with a few tweaks here and there in an attempt to justify its existence. The cast... well I don't think I've come across a less funny bunch in a comedy movie before. The script was awful, but good actors would at least get a few laughs out of it. Not this lot.The only thing remotely amusing about this movie is the irony in the title. 'Awkward' is an accurate description of many aspects of this movie, from the humour to the acting. That awkward moment when a comedy movie isn't funny.

This story line has been played out more times on the screen in one form or another than there have been bio pics about Henry VIII. Long in the tooth, waning frat boy types. Plenty of WTF references, dopey dialog and beer. And some nudity. Of course, gotta have some manicured male rear ends on display or why hire Zac Efron? (Do people who salivate over seeing male actor's butts ever stop think of what they are actually for?) The director could have...and I hate this trite phrase...phoned it in. As could all the actors. Some here have actually called this a "masterpiece." Seriously? You may need to turn off your cable provider and see more real films. No friends, there's nothing new here. Nothing to see. In 3 or 4 years I could bring this film up in conversation and you won't even recall it.I feel like a burrito.

With a poll being held on IMDb's Classic Film board for the best titles of 2014,I felt that it would be a good time to view an easy- going Rom-Com.Talking to a family friend,I found out that he had recently gotten hold of a Rom-Com on DVD,that he found to be far better than expected,which led to me getting ready to find out how awkward things could be.The plot:After their pal Mikey is dumped by his long-term girlfriend,best friends Jason & Daniel decide that they will help Mikey out by forming a trio,with the goal being that they each get a roster of girls who they can sleep with,and that none of them enter a serious relationship.Going out doing a night on the town,the gang each catch the attention of various girls who soon start to let the boys to build their roster.Despite having made promises' to each other that they would never fall in love for any woman,each of the gang begin to have doubts on the vow that they made.View on the film:Filmed on location in New York, debuting writer/director Tom Gormican and cinematographer Brandon Trost use light blue and amber colours to create a smooth,breezy atmosphere.Whilst the title sets it self up to be a raunchy fest,Gormican shows himself to be surprisingly nervous over showing even the slightest hint of exposed flesh,with pillows/towels being used to stop the men & women watching the movie from seeing any "bonus features."Similar to his directing style,Gormican displays an unexpected level of charm in the screenplay,with the films initial burst of gross-out humour slowly fading into the background,and being replaced by a delicious light Comedy touch,which mixes hilarious slap-stick (such as the worst party dress code possible!) with dollops of silky Rom- Com.Featuring in every scene, Zac Efron, Miles Teller & Michael B. Jordan each give terrific performances which complement the other pals weaknesses,as Jordon shows Mikey to be the stern adult member of the gang,whilst Efron reveals Jason to be a rugged outside,and Miles Teller catches every one-liner flying,as they each find out how awkward their vow can be.