X
- 2018
- Unrated
- MarVista Entertainment
- 1 h 42 m
- 2018
- Unrated
- MarVista Entertainment
- 1 h 42 m
Summary Izzy Klein (Madelyn Deutch), a young woman fresh out of college, strikes up and ruins relationships with several men, and struggles to navigate the failures of post-college adulthood, leaning on her mother and older sister for support.
Directed By: Lea Thompson
Written By: Madelyn Deutch
- 2018
- Unrated
- MarVista Entertainment
- 1 h 42 m
- 2018
- Unrated
- MarVista Entertainment
- 1 h 42 m
The Year of Spectacular Men
61
6.0
Where to Watch
Summary Izzy Klein (Madelyn Deutch), a young woman fresh out of college, strikes up and ruins relationships with several men, and struggles to navigate the failures of post-college adulthood, leaning on her mother and older sister for support.
Directed By: Lea Thompson
Written By: Madelyn Deutch
Where to Watch
Top Cast
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
61
44% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
56% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
61
44% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
56% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Lea Thompson’s first film as a director — a brisk, breezy, sharp-elbowed, sexually frank, occasionally shout-y, often hilarious comedy — stars the performer’s own daughters and plays like both a raucous family party and an urgently necessary corrective.
If The Year of Spectacular Men makes any kind of statement, it’s that Madelyn and Zoey ought to work together more often. Put simply, they’re amazing, lively, sharp, snarky with a side of cheer—for the time being The Year of Spectacular Men feels like their gift to us, an unexpected blend of comedic tones and a perfectly bittersweet summertime respite.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 7 User Ratings
6.0
43% Positive
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
43% Mixed
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
14% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 7 User Ratings
6.0
43% Positive
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
43% Mixed
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
14% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
There are no user reviews yet. Be the first to add a review.
That pace can also lead to some wonky performative moments, but everyone is earnest and charming enough to overcome brief lapses pushing for a laugh.
Thompson’s directing is serviceable, if slightly scattered and derivative, using every rom-com trope and flourish available. “The Year of Spectacular Men” feels a bit long and self-involved — and a lot like the men whom Izzy dates, it’s fun but far from spectacular.
It is the movie’s saving grace that its family acting troupe faces the gobbledygook with openhearted silliness and sincerity.
With the right script, this trio could make a fantastic flick. Forget these “spectacular” men. These flawed women are plenty.
The film collapses on the crutch of hackneyed narration and constant music cues that formally undermine the ripe banter between Madelyn Deutch and her male co-stars.
