Reality Bites

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Allan C @RT15713161 5d Loved the 90s nostalgia, but less so the characters and story Reality Bites (1994) *** Reality Bites is a terrific 90s time capsule, packed with Gen-X nostalgia, great music, and one of Winona Ryder’s most appealing performances. Unfortunately, the film’s love triangle is dragged down by two deeply irritating male leads, making the era and atmosphere far more enjoyable than the actual story. SEE LETTERBOXED FOR FULL REVIEW See more Ben W @Username618 Jun 2 Quite caustic soda, but sort of ok? Need a remind. See more Carlos I @carlosFibarra May 15 Ben Stiller’s Reality Bites remains a quintessential time capsule of 90s slacker culture, but looking at it today, this really has not aged well. While I recognize how cool and romantic the leads are supposed to be, they just stand as insufferable douches, wrapped in a blanket of unearned cynicism and pretentious entitlement. This is especially true with the treatment of Stiller’s character, Michael, who is vilified simply for having a stable job and showing genuine affection, while Winona Ryder and Ethan Hawke’s characters are celebrated for being toxic and judgmental. What was once marketed as a generation’s defining romance now plays out as a frustrating exercise in rooting for the wrong people. See more EE D @RT03285035 Jan 11 Really hard to watch, it's soo cheesy that the bile got up my throat. The stupid beginning & then the opening scene where they argue at the table is just plain bad, couldn't watch more See more Iva E. @iva.eisinger Jan 2 Don’t think I was the target audience for the nostalgia of this film. However, still enjoyed it for the vibes despite the characters being of the most part totally unlikable. See more Monty G @Montyginger Jan 1 You know it’s a good movie when Winona has the best haircut of all time and when it’s a Gen X movie See more Read all reviews

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