Everyone gets old. Not everyone grows up.
尽管自己并不承认，但麦维斯 就是一个标标准准的大龄剩女。她独居，没有朋友，吃垃圾食品，写垃圾小说，更可悲的是，她的小说卖的并不好。某一天，她收到了喜当爹的前男友巴迪 的邮件，却错误的认为这是巴迪发给她的求偶信号。麦维斯振奋不已，决定改头换面，重返学生时代住过的水星镇，拯救她深陷婚姻漩涡的前男友。在水星镇，她遇见了曾经嘲笑过的胖子马特，马特让她赶紧打消挖墙脚的念头，因为巴迪的生活其实非常幸福美满，他的妻子也是一个非常有魅力的家庭主妇。麦维斯当然不相信，无奈现实狠狠的甩了她一个耳光，在旧日同学面前出尽了洋相的麦维斯猛然醒悟，巴迪快乐的生活让她充满嫉妒，但自己的生活又何尝不是他人眼中“最好的生活”。一夜之间，麦维斯终于从一个“青少年”变成了一个真正的“成年人”。
"Young Adult," a 2011 film produced by Indian Paintbrush and Paramount Pictures, is a poignant exploration of arrested development and the harsh realities of nostalgia. Directed by Jason Reitman and penned by Diablo Cody, the movie follows Mavis Gary, portrayed by Charlize Theron, a divorced, alcoholic ghostwriter of young adult novels who returns to her small hometown in Minnesota. Her aim is to rekindle a romance with her high school sweetheart, Buddy Slade, played by Patrick Wilson, who is now happily married with a newborn. The film delves deep into Mavis's delusional mindset, showcasing her inability to move past her teenage glory days and confront the complexities of adult life. Charlize Theron delivers a tour de force performance as Mavis, capturing the character's vulnerability and self-destructive tendencies with raw authenticity. Her portrayal is both unsettling and sympathetic, as she navigates the awkward interactions with her former classmates and grapples with her own disillusionment. The supporting cast, including Patton Oswalt as Matt Freehauf, a former high school acquaintance who becomes an unlikely confidant, adds depth and nuance to the narrative. Matt's own struggles with the aftermath of a high school hate crime provide a stark contrast to Mavis's self-imposed misery, highlighting the film's themes of growth and stagnation. The film's setting in a mundane, small-town America serves as a backdrop that amplifies Mavis's internal turmoil. The familiar yet stifling environment underscores her inability to escape her past and embrace change. Cinematography by Eric Steelberg captures the bleakness of Mavis's journey, with muted colors and a focus on the ordinary that mirrors her emotional state. The soundtrack, featuring songs from Mavis's high school years, further emphasizes her fixation on the past and her reluctance to move forward. "Young Adult" is a compelling character study that challenges the audience to confront uncomfortable truths about maturity and self-awareness. It eschews a traditional redemption arc, opting instead to present a more realistic, albeit bleak, portrayal of personal growth—or the lack thereof. Through Mavis's journey, the film invites viewers to reflect on their own lives and the dangers of clinging to an idealized version of the past. It's a testament to the power of storytelling that can provoke introspection and leave a lasting impact on its audience.
年份2011
主页 http://www.youngadultmovie.com/
预算12000000$
收入22939027$
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类型喜剧剧情
制作国家United States of America
