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Stopped Making Excuses
What follows is a candid look at the Pittsburgh native’s past six years, starting with his ascent, when he was 19, as a popular but critically panned rapper. “I was an easy target. I admit that,” he says now. “It became one of those things where I got so much negativity that it almost became, like, ‘There’s no point to overly hate on this dude, let me look in and see what he’s doing.’ And when you look in, there’s some good music there.” Following his 2011 debut album, Billboard's first independently released No.1 in over a decade, Mac moved to Los Angeles, where it seemed to many he was thriving. That’s where Andrew Nosnitsky met him for Mac Miller's 2013 The FADER cover story, and where he played an endearing role in Earl Sweatshirt’s cover too.
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Plot Summary
A successful lawyer navigates a complex personal crisis when her husband becomes seriously ill. As she juggles her demanding career and her husband's deteriorating health, she finds herself drawn to a younger woman, leading to a profound reevaluation of her life, relationships, and desires. The film explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery under immense pressure.
Critical Reception
Stopped Making Excuses received generally positive reviews, with critics often highlighting Sofie Gråbøl's performance and the film's sensitive exploration of complex emotional themes. The direction was praised for its subtle approach, though some found the pacing occasionally slow.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for strong central performance.
Appreciated for its nuanced portrayal of grief and desire.
Noted for its quiet, introspective tone.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Stopped Making Excuses' are not widely available, but where found, the film is often described as a moving and thought-provoking drama that tackles difficult subjects with emotional depth.
Fun Fact
The film was selected to screen in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival.
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