The Spectacular Now

The Spectacular Now (2013) starring Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley, Brie Larson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Kyle Chandler. Uninspiring romantic comedy-drama, in which zero-charisma Teller pursues Woodley, although it is mostly a one-sided relationship (she really likes him, while he is just toying with her). This is an independent, low-budget movie, and it shows in scene after scene. This film struck me as just a cheap remake of so many teenage romantic comedies that have come before, and it lacks a spark to make it really special in any way. (Subtitles in English are available for the hearing-impaired.) Grade: C-