Celeste and Jesse Forever

Name: Celeste and Jesse Forever
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: August 3, 2012
Duration: 92 min
Rating: 59
Cast: Andy Samberg, Elijah Wood, Emma Roberts, Rashida Jones

2012

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CELESTE AND JESSE FOREVER

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Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: August 3, 2012

Starring: Andy Samberg, Elijah Wood, Emma Roberts, Rashida Jones

Summary: Celeste is convinced that divorcing Jesse is the right thing to do -- she is on her way up, he is on his way nowhere, and if they do it now instead of later, they can remain supportive friends. Jesse passively accepts this transition into friendship, even though he is still in love with her. As the reality of their separation sets in,Celeste is convinced that divorcing Jesse is the right thing to do -- she is on her way up, he is on his way nowhere, and if they do it now instead of later, they can remain supportive friends. Jesse passively accepts this transition into friendship, even though he is still in love with her. As the reality of their separation sets in, Celeste slowly and painfully realizes she has been cavalier about their relationship, and her decision, which once seemed mature and progressive, now seems impulsive and selfish. But her timing with Jesse is less than fortuitous. While navigating the turbulent changes in their lives and in their hearts, these two learn that in order to truly love someone, you may have to let them go. (Sony Pictures Classics)… Expand

Director: Lee Toland Krieger

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy, Romance

Rating: R

Runtime: 92 min

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San Francisco Chronicle - David Lewis

Aug 9, 2012

This film has a voice of its own. And at a time when the romantic comedy seems to be a lost art form, that's saying something. Read full review

Christian Science Monitor - Peter Rainer

Aug 3, 2012

It's as if we were watching one of those buddy-buddy bromances told, this time, from the perspective of the woman who is normally on the sidelines of the men's attentions and affections. It's a welcome angle. Read full review

ReelViews - James Berardinelli

Aug 15, 2012

Despite flouting Hollywood clichés, it nevertheless manages to be both romantic and funny even though it starts with the separation of the main couple. Read full review

The Hollywood Reporter - John DeFore

Jul 30, 2012

Jones is great in the part, even if this movie doesn't quite prove she should be carrying films on her own, and the actress makes her character's clumsy heartache feel like more than a plot point. Read full review

Total Film - Ellen E. Jones

Nov 25, 2012

This honest, if not funny, comedy is all about Celeste. If anyone can make you sympathise with affluent LA yuppies, Rashida Jones can. Read full review

The A.V. Club - Noel Murray

Aug 1, 2012

If nothing else, the shaggy romantic comedy Celeste And Jesse Forever establishes that Parks And Recreation's Rashida Jones is a movie star. Read full review

The Globe and Mail (Toronto) - Kate Taylor

Aug 2, 2012

So why are they divorcing, you ask. Who knows? Certainly not the creators of the very confused Celeste and Jesse Forever. Read full review

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TechnoElf

Nov 12, 2015

A great rom com with great dialogue and enough funniness to get through the sad moments. Andy Samberg & Rashida Jones work brilliantly together as two best friends who love each other but can't make it work. One of my personal favourite movies.