Are You Here
Are You Here

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Are You Here

2013
Movie
114 min
English

When Steve Dallas, a womanizing local weatherman, hears that his off-the-grid best friend Ben Baker has lost his estranged father, the two return to Ben's childhood home. Once there, they discover Ben has inherited the family fortune, and the ill-equipped duo must battle Ben's formidable sister and deal with his father's gorgeous 25-year old widow.

Insights

IMDb4.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes12%
Metacritic30/100
Google Users42%
Director: Rob ReinerGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Two lifelong best friends, one a successful but disillusioned cable news meteorologist and the other a wild, unpredictable actor, embark on a road trip to find answers about the nature of happiness. Their journey takes unexpected turns as they confront their own personal issues and the complexities of relationships, leading to a series of comedic and poignant revelations.

Critical Reception

Are You Here received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its humor forced and its narrative unfocused. While some appreciated the efforts of the cast, the film was criticized for its underdeveloped characters and predictable plot. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a lack of cohesive direction and relies heavily on predictable gags.

  • The performances, while trying, are unable to salvage the weak script and unfunny humor.

  • A disappointing comedy that fails to deliver on its premise or engage the audience.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a forgettable comedy with weak jokes and a meandering plot. Many felt the characters were unlikable and the humor did not land, leading to a generally disappointing viewing experience.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'The Heckle U'. Several scenes were filmed at and around the University of Virginia.

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Reno

Reno

**Family nor friendship, only wealth talks!** It was something different, if you are fed up with the same old, the same old storylines keep repeating in all the Hollywood films. That made me keep watching it. Never was boring, but defini...