Been There All Along
Been There All Along

Movie spotlight

Been There All Along

2023
Movie
90 min
English

After her public breakup, Charley, the people-pleasing but determined founder of a dating app, is near bankruptcy and must team up with Liam, a self-assured and innovative marketing expert, to save her company. The answer to their problems may have been there all along.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users85%
Director: Adam RehmeierGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A struggling young man, stuck in a dead-end job and living with his parents, finds himself revisiting his past mistakes and missed opportunities. Through a series of surreal and often humorous encounters, he confronts his anxieties and begins to question his life choices.

Critical Reception

"Been There All Along" received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its unique blend of dark humor and existential themes, while some found its pacing uneven. Audiences generally responded well to its relatable portrayal of millennial struggles and its unconventional storytelling.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its quirky humor and honest exploration of early adulthood anxieties.

  • Commended for its original take on themes of regret and self-discovery.

  • Some reviews noted a lack of narrative momentum in the latter half.

Google audience: Google users appreciated the film's relatable themes of feeling lost in life and the humor derived from everyday struggles. Many found the protagonist's journey to be thought-provoking and ultimately uplifting, despite its darker comedic elements.

Fun Fact

Director Adam Rehmeier also wrote, directed, and starred in the film, embodying a true independent spirit in its creation.

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