Alexander IRL
Tommy and EJ are brothers with nothing in common. Tommy is a straight A student who desperately wants to be cool and EJ is a former high school legend living at home, wasting away in middle management in GE's innovation lab with dreams of becoming the next Mark Zuckerberg. When Tommy and EJ's parents leave town for their second honeymoon, the boys join forces to throw a legendary high school party with hopes of making Tommy the king of his class and EJ the next great app developer.
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Plot Summary
In this mockumentary, a socially awkward and intensely earnest young man named Alexander attempts to navigate the complexities of modern relationships and societal expectations. He embarks on a series of awkward social experiments and earnest attempts at connection, often with hilariously misguided results. The film follows his journey as he tries to find his place in the world, documented by a film crew.
Critical Reception
Alexander IRL was met with a mixed but generally positive reception, praised for its unique comedic voice and willingness to explore awkwardness with sincerity. Some critics found its humor too niche or its pacing uneven, while others lauded its authenticity and the vulnerability of its central performance.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its original and often uncomfortable humor.
- Noted for its authentic portrayal of social awkwardness.
- Some found the film's earnestness occasionally overshadowed by its comedic ambitions.
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Fun Fact
The film was largely improvised, with director Patrick Willems and star Nathan Fielder developing much of the narrative and dialogue on the spot during shooting.
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