Generation Um...
Generation Um...

Generation Um...

2012Movie96 minEnglish

A drama that follows three adults during a single day in New York, one filled with sex, drugs, and indecision.

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes13%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users36%
Director: Scott DackoGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Two young women, Mia and Violet, navigate the seedy underbelly of New York City, embarking on a chaotic and destructive journey. Their lives become entangled with a mysterious and charismatic older man named John, leading to a series of morally ambiguous encounters and a descent into hedonism. As their actions escalate, they find themselves caught in a web of their own making.

Critical Reception

Generation Um... received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot convoluted and its characters underdeveloped. While some acknowledged the performances of the lead actors, the film was generally criticized for its aimless narrative and gratuitous depiction of violence and sexuality. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film unengaging and thematically unclear.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a confusing and meandering plot.
  • Characters are poorly developed and lack depth.
  • Attempts at edginess and shock value fall flat, leading to a tedious viewing experience.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be disappointing. Many viewers expressed that the plot was difficult to follow and that the characters were unlikeable, making it hard to connect with the story. The film's attempt at a dark and provocative tone was often seen as unsuccessful, leaving audiences feeling unfulfilled.

Fun Fact

Despite its limited release and critical reception, Keanu Reeves took a significant pay cut to be a part of the film.

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truthandbeauty

truthandbeauty

Plot: it's not so much about plot, as it is about mood... and the passing of a day in the life of 3 lost souls... Review: I found it quite a powerful statement- kind of a slow moving portrait of a dark mood, a lingering dissection of fe...