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- 2015
- R
- Magnolia Pictures
- 1 h 45 m
- 2015
- R
- Magnolia Pictures
- 1 h 45 m
Summary Recently divorced, newly rich, and utterly miserable, Danny (Kevin Corrigan) would seem to be the perfect test subject for a definitive look at the relationship between money and happiness. Danny’s well-funded ennui is interrupted by a momentous trip to the local gym, where he meets self-styled guru/owner Trevor (Guy Pearce) and irresist...
Written By: Andrew Bujalski
- 2015
- R
- Magnolia Pictures
- 1 h 45 m
- 2015
- R
- Magnolia Pictures
- 1 h 45 m
Results
73
5.2
Where to Watch
Summary Recently divorced, newly rich, and utterly miserable, Danny (Kevin Corrigan) would seem to be the perfect test subject for a definitive look at the relationship between money and happiness. Danny’s well-funded ennui is interrupted by a momentous trip to the local gym, where he meets self-styled guru/owner Trevor (Guy Pearce) and irresist...
Written By: Andrew Bujalski
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 29 Critic Reviews
73
83% Positive
24 Reviews
24 Reviews
10% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
7% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 29 Critic Reviews
73
83% Positive
24 Reviews
24 Reviews
10% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
7% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
The rom-com isn't such a lost cause, after all. It was just waiting for someone like indie filmmaker Andrew Bujalski to resuscitate it.
Andrew Bujalski seizes upon physical training as a resonant metaphor for the work and risk that are inherent in cultivating significant interpersonal connections.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 20 User Ratings
5.2
30% Positive
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
45% Mixed
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
25% Negative
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 20 User Ratings
5.2
30% Positive
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
45% Mixed
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
25% Negative
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
The word "droll" comes to mind.
Results is a rambling romcom with some fine moments. The film really has no direction in mind and wanders aimlessly through the lives of it's three main characters. It's awkward and dull in spots but I don't regret watching it and actually found some of it rather insightful. Don't seek it out but, if it's on, watch it. You could do worse.
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Once he’s worked through the basic set-up, Bujalski puts the plot on the back burner and lets his characters collide and ricochet off one another with a laconic comic grace.
Results is a smooth transition for Bujalski from the fringes to more commercial work. It’s heartening that he didn’t give up his calling-card observational humor to do it.
While the polish of good-looking Hollywood types shot in clean, well-lit spaces doesn’t quite connect with Bujalski’s writing style, the film's tone is honestly unorthodox, a quality missing from most mid-budget comedies.
What happens when a rigorously non-mainstream filmmaker tries to reverse-engineer a mainstream romantic comedy? The result, in all its charming perversity, is Results.
It is really not about anything at all except the mistakes, pitfalls and dumb decisions that plague the career of talented but misguided Australian actor Guy Pearce in his attempts to become an American film star.
fails to score even a distinction..
Results
2 And A Half Out Of 5
Results is a character driven dramatic romance about a guy fueled with an agenda to keep the world fit along with her-kind-of-assistant. It is an unstable feature with an uneven script that either tries to score with a glorifying note or a subtle take on the simplicity which both of it is appreciative but in here, is just a misunderstood concept. The chemistry in such features are the spine of it which unfortunately is **** disappointing where the performance too factors in a lot. The premise had a lot to trigger in its self-created complex characters but within its first act the hidden cards are visible and they are not the winning hand. Bujalski's world isn't busy or competent as he might think and the primary reason is his undercooked characters and fast paced rhythmic beat which they feed on, that makes the viewers cringe on seat as the flaws are transparent like water. The conversations are pragmatic and written with a keen awareness of the situation and the repercussions it breeds along with each character's perspective. Instead of getting mature, the script grows juvenile contradictory to the tone of the feature. Addition to that, the crispiness and the tense environment among the characters too aren't communicated with the viewers. It is short on technical aspects like cinematography, background score and editing. Stunning visuals and intriguing conversations are the only high points of the feature. Smulders seems confused to the core where neither Pearce is supporting her and nor Corrigan's vulnerability helps. Bujalski; the writer-director is on his A game on executing the script on screen but has fumbled a lot on writing it. Results fails to score even a distinction on any aspect of the feature where the audience leaves the screen feeling cheated.
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Maybe a more reflective picture of Southern California, but the fact that people pay for personal trainers still today is a bit moronic. I get you may need help to get started, but come on! After a few months motivation should be planted and really easy to continue on your own.
Now moving forward about the movie specifically - it's a bit of a mixed bag. If you can believe the terrible relationship story (unprofessional and weird involvement) that lingers through a few of the acts, its a bland movie at it's root.
Don't see in theaters, might be worth a Netflix rental, but it is hard to hold on's attention on a movie that drags on such as this one. Don't waste your time.
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Awards
Sundance Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
Cleveland International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
Film Independent Spirit Awards
• 1 Nomination