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The Adults
2023 91 min United States of America R 12+
★6.6
Drama, Comedy
Director: Dustin Guy Defa
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Description
Eric returns home for a short visit and finds himself caught between reuniting with his sisters and chasing a victory with his old poker group. As the trip extends, Eric finds it increasingly difficult to avoid confrontations and revelations as his carefully constructed façade of his adulthood gives way to old childhood conflicts.
Starring
Michael Cera
Actor
Hannah Gross
Actor
Sophia Lillis
Actor
Awards
3 nominations total
Key opinion
The Adults is a quiet, character-driven mumblecore drama that centers on the strained, awkward reunion of three siblings. While some viewers find its slow pace and improvisational style deeply touching and emotionally resonant, others feel the character development is insufficient and the narrative tension lacks payoff.
| Acting | Sophie Lillis delivers a standout, naturalistic performance that serves as the film's emotional anchor. | |
| Direction | The film effectively utilizes dance and music sequences to enhance its visual storytelling and capture sibling chemistry. | |
| Screenplay | The improvisational dialogue captures the specific, uncomfortable rhythms of adult siblings struggling to reconnect. | |
| Pacing | The slow, meditative pacing divides the audience; proponents find it a necessary 'dialogue-pause' that invites introspection, while critics feel it becomes exhausting and aimless. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on character depth are split: some find the internal struggles of the siblings relatable and poignant, while others view them as underdeveloped and stagnant. |