Grownups
Grownups

Movie spotlight

Grownups

2016
Movie
4 min
Swedish

Johanna is sitting on the floor at the party. Her friends have something to say. They feel that they don’t need her as a friend anymore. Besides, she wasn’t invited to the party.

Insights

IMDb4.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes12%
Metacritic25/100
Google Users42%
Director: Michael TiddesGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A group of former college friends reunites for a summer vacation in the Hamptons. As they navigate their adult lives and relationships, they rediscover their bonds and confront past issues. The film explores themes of friendship, love, and the challenges of growing up.

Critical Reception

Grownups received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who largely panned its predictable plot, uninspired humor, and weak performances. Audiences, however, showed a more divided response, with some appreciating its lighthearted approach to adult relationships.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a tired premise and a lack of genuine comedic moments.

  • Performances are largely uninspired, failing to elevate the weak script.

  • Despite its flaws, some viewers found it to be a harmless, if forgettable, romantic comedy.

Google audience: Audiences were largely unimpressed, citing a lack of originality and humor. While a small segment of viewers found the movie to be a light and easy watch, most felt it was a forgettable entry in the genre.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a remake of the 1996 film 'The Truth About Cats & Dogs' but was later re-written and developed into 'Grownups'.

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