Young Adult
A divorced writer from the Midwest returns to her hometown to reconnect with an old flame, who's now married with a family.
Critics Sentiment
Beth's band performs The Concept song from Buddy's mixtape
Mavis's public breakdown and miscarriage revelation at baby naming party
The film's biggest drop occurs from the peak irony of Beth performing 'The Concept' to Mavis's devastating public meltdown at the naming ceremony, falling 3.7 points.
Young Adult maintains a consistently uncomfortable tone throughout, with critics appreciating Charlize Theron's fearless performance as an irredeemably narcissistic protagonist. The film builds from her established dysfunction through increasingly cringe-worthy social interactions to a devastating climactic breakdown, before ending on the same unresolved note that impressed critics with its unflinching realism. While divisive, most critics praised the mature, dark approach from the Juno team.
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Charlize Theron
Mavis Gary
Patton Oswalt
Matt Freehauf
Patrick Wilson
Buddy Slade
Elizabeth Reaser
Beth Slade
Collette Wolfe
Sandra Freehauf
Jill Eikenberry
Hedda Gary
Richard Bekins
David Gary
Mary Beth Hurt
Jan
Kate Nowlin
Mary Ellen Trantowski
Jenny Dare Paulin
Nipple Confusion Bassist
Rebecca Hart
Nipple Confusion Guitarist
Louisa Krause
Front Desk Girl
Elizabeth Ward Land
Sales Lady
Brian McElhaney
Book Associate
Hettienne Park
Vicki
John Forest
Wheelchair Mike
Rightor Doyle
Babysitter
Brady Smith
Date Man
Tim Young
Champions Server
Erin Darke
Teen Employee
Crew
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