The best aspect to this movie was the layers it took on as the lead character evolved. The worst aspect to this movie was that no matter what age the characters were they all seemed the same in their existential philosophizing. In anycase the acting was fairly good and the film didn't rely on cheap over the top shock value stunts (well maybe one but it was funny). In short it was a film that attempted to say something profound. I do not know if it suceeded, but it did have its moments.… Expand

A cross between two great films, fight club and donnie darko, feeling that the weight of the world is on your shoulders, and trying to find all the ways possible to become perfect, but realising true perfection is imperfect

I saw this film last night and greatly enjoyed it. The story was funny and the cast was great.

this was a very well made movie, first off the acting was excellent the directing was done very well and the story was good with a deep meaning of life with it. this film has accomplished what many films have in the past (such as donnie darko) this was a much better movie then donnie. If you like Wes Anderson movies then you will probably enjoy this highly recommended for a viewing.

I can't understand how anybody, least of all film critics, could have spent two hours of their time watching this and thinking their was something redemptive about having done so. I thought it was silly, vapid, and trite.

A good attempt but in the end too lightweight. Some good central performances though and Reeves is surprisingly good.

This film is good, but not good enough to justify its existence when it's form and content echoes so many films of recent years: The Ice Storm, Happiness, Donnie Darko etc. It had some elements I really enjoyed- the parents seemed real and 'different' and the lead character's struggle to find peace was convincing and amusing. BUT I think in the end it was entertainment without the depth it aspires to.… Expand

Although some of it is a little too surreal for its own good, and the transformation from Ritalin stoner to pot stoner is forced and not well done, this is a fine movie with a great message. Vincent D'onofrio is his usual great self, and Pucci and Swindon are both amazing.

Says many things about many things, and all of them with colour, gusto, and indie flair. Good acting, good writing, good direction, just a slight touch too heavy on suburbian hopelessness for my taste. Not a flaw in the movie, just not necessarily as light and uplifting as the Polyphonic Spree score would suggest. Keanu Reeves is a joy. Rent this movie and see something different.

Zzzzzzz... trite and vacuous indie film. Non-descript where it thinks it is being subtle, banal where it believes it is being profound. Soundtrack was very good though.

A refreshingly original film with plenty of smiles and pathos. It is easy to imagine oneself in the main character's place, which makes the movie more effective. Overall, very enjoyable.

I thought this movie was fabulous. Aside from having some really top-notch talent it was a great story as well. I was amazed that we hadn't heard more about it, especially living in LaLa Land. It was tender, true-to-life, and more than a little moving. Highly recommend it!

An entertaining coming of age story where everyone, regardless of their choronological age, is having some trouble growing up. The film suffers from a slow start - no one seems likable at first - but once it gets rolling it's a fun night out.