Terri
Terri

Terri

2011
Movie
105 min
English

Terri, a pajama-clad, disaffected high school student learns how to engage the world with the help of Mr. Fitzgerald, his assistant principal.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic72/100
Google Users79%
Director: Azazel JacobsGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

Terri is a shy, overweight, and socially awkward high school student who often wears pajamas to school. He struggles to connect with his peers and faces a strained relationship with his uncle and guardian. The film follows Terri's quiet existence and his tentative attempts to forge connections, particularly with a guidance counselor and a mysterious classmate.

Critical Reception

Terri received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its quiet authenticity, sympathetic portrayal of adolescence, and strong performances, particularly from its lead actor. Some found the film's pacing slow, but many appreciated its understated approach to teenage angst.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its authentic and sensitive portrayal of an awkward teenager.
  • Lauded for strong performances, especially from lead Jacob Wysocki.
  • Appreciated for its quiet, character-driven narrative that avoids typical teen movie tropes.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's relatable depiction of teenage struggles and appreciate its genuine, often humorous, portrayal of social awkwardness. Many found the lead character's journey compelling and the film's understated tone effective.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Azazel Jacobs, was inspired to make "Terri" after encountering a real-life high school student who habitually wore pajamas to school.

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Kamurai

Kamurai

Decent watch at best, probably won't watch again, and can't recommend. I would have thought I'd want to J.C. Reilly to be my counselor, but it's a very awkward character, and has some potentially ill-intended implications. The main pl...