That Awkward Moment (2014)
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Critics Consensus: Formulaic and unfunny, That Awkward Moment wastes a charming cast on a contrived comedy that falls short of the date movies it seems to be trying to subvert.
Critics Consensus: Formulaic and unfunny, That Awkward Moment wastes a charming cast on a contrived comedy that falls short of the date movies it seems to be trying to subvert.
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Zac Efron, Miles Teller and Michael B. Jordan star in the R-rated comedy, THAT AWKWARD MOMENT, about three best friends who find themselves where we've all been- at that confusing "moment" in every dating relationship when you have to decide "So...where is this going?" (c) FilmDistrict- Rating:
- R (for sexual content and language throughout)
- Genre:
- Comedy , Romance
- Directed By:
- Tom Gormican
- In Theaters:
- Jan 31, 2014 Wide
- On DVD:
- May 13, 2014
- US Box Office:
- $26.0M
Cast
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Zac Efron
as Jason -
Michael B. Jordan
as Mikey -
Miles Teller
as Daniel -
Imogen Poots
as Ellie -
Mackenzie Davis
as Chelsea -
Jessica Lucas
as Vera
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Critic Reviews for That Awkward Moment
All Critics (127) | Top Critics (32) | Fresh (29) | Rotten (98) | DVD (2)
The refreshing thing about this otherwise formulaic romantic comedy is that writer-director Tom Gormican gives the verbal humor some rhythm, shooting many of the dialogue-driven scenes in long takes so they develop a pleasing ebb and flow.
A moderately smart movie would have pushed back against the formula. That Awkward Moment simply mistakes being obnoxious for being clever.
The movie's ideas about relationships would've felt middle-of-the-road in the '80s, and its big epiphany moments (Guys can fall in love, too!) are shallow enough to make you long for the comparatively profound rom-com oeuvre of Kate Hudson.
First-time writer-director Tom Gormican keeps the dialogue moving at a rapid pace, which doesn't obscure the fact that most of what is said is dopey and witless.
Only a sociopath would behave this carelessly, and as such, That Awkward Moment makes for an interesting study in abnormal criminal behavior.
Take three horny guys, all twentysomethings, mix with a plot that was old last century, and serve to an audience so desperate toilet gags they might forgive a movie wired only with clichés.
Playing like an explicit, junior equivalent of Sex And The City combined with the emotional immaturity that Adam Sandler delivers with his own style of ensemble movies, the film's plot lines are messy and unfocused.
An extremely attractive cast fails to overcome the clichés in writer/director Tim Gormican's film.
Awkwardly changing gear between gross-out gags and romance, the script requires the men to behave so stupidly and shoddily that you will struggle to care whether or not they see the error of their ways in time.
[That Awkard Moment] has nothing particularly special about it, but it's pleasant, it's funny, and it features young and pretty people learning how to be sensible adults.
For those of you expecting another PG-13 romantic comedy, take note that 'That Awkward Moment' is rated R. This means it may or may not be a good date movie, depending upon your sweetheart's tolerance for f-bombs.
...the three stars manage to infuse their familiar characters with a congeniality that proves impossible to resist.
One dares suggest that had the film gone for a more formulaic approach - focusing on one character's plight instead of all three - it might have been tighter and stronger.
The talents of the three leading men are wasted on a shallow, misguided story that lets them talk a lot about boners and pooping but gives them no opportunity to be funny or charming.
The boys' expletive R-rated banter furthers the genuineness to decent comedic effect, though often undermined by some misplaced farcical gags that hit-or-miss.
Heavy-hitting support players Teller and Jordan steal every scene they can from the lightweight leading man.
Don't be fooled, That Awkward Moment (retitled Are We Officially Dating for Australian audiences) takes a tired 90s feeling premise, promptly forgets it and meanders for an excruciating ninety minutes only to deliver its best material in the outtakes
A slick, smug film about three guys, who we slowly, slowly watch get their act together.
An awkward mash-up [that] in the end will represent nothing more than a momentary, wholly understandable blip on the respective filmographies of its talented young cast.
Predicable film about three guys with fears of commitment - we've seen it all before.
The characters, their motivations, the plot machinations, the forced banter - it's all contrived. Not only can you see the entire story coming from miles away, there's a late-in-the-game plot twist that feels desperate and tonally wrong.
Smarter-than-average urban sex comedy.
The three leads' distinct storylines are metered choppily, there's an illogic to the scene sequence and plotting, and that initial pact, casually arrived at, is suddenly framed as a game-changing bet late in the film.
An amiable romcom endowed with romance, penis-humour and M-rated sex
Nope.
Audience Reviews for That Awkward Moment
I had very low expectations for this movie. All the reviews were bad, and it generally just didn't look that good. As a story, it's a very uneven dramedy about relationships. When it's funny, it's really funny. But when it focuses on the drama, it stutters. Having said that the cast is fantastic. Michael B. Jordan, Zac Efron, and Miles Teller are all 3 actors with very bright futures. Especially Teller, the guy is hilarious in everything. This is one of those movie where in 10 years people will be like "damn! they were in a movie together like that?!" It sure won't be remembered for much else. Emily watched the whole thing and thought it was ok. If she likes it, I'm sure all the women will too. Guys, there's at least 1 scene at a party that makes the whole thing worth it. Check it out sometime.
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Wow, what a disappointment this one turned out to be. I didn't care for any of the characters and the acting was just so-so. I really didn't pay attention to the trailers for this movie I just saw that it had Miles Teller, Zac Efron, and Michael B. Jordan in it and thought maybe it would be funny. I won't say the film didn't make me laugh, because it did a couple times. But most of the time I was pretty much bored. The truly only really funny part is where Zac's character shows up to the birthday party in his ridiculous outfit (which I loved). That was the most 'awkward' moment in the film as well. In the end it's not a film I would see again.
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I actually had alot of fun with this movie, its a great time. A sharp, charismatic and hilarious blend between romantic and buddy comedy. A great film about relationships and has plenty of heart and humor and an ending that leaves you to your thoughts. Zac Efron, Michael B. Jordan and Miles Teller are absolutely fantastic together, they have great chemistry and have matured from the young actors that they are to real stars.
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When you realize getting some means wanting more.
Good Movie! A good story of three friends, and their valiant, though impossible task of remaining single. If you play the field you will end up in the net eventually. That's mine, but that is what these boys have some how not yet learned. Great acting from the players, and the player scorned, not really an original story by any means, but the cast, and production values make it worth your time. I Enjoyed the chemistry that you could see between the couples that worked, and the guys themselves, and that made this movie work for me. I recommend this as chick flick not to be missed, but I know the guys will enjoy it as well. If you are looking for a light hearted Rom/Com with some good laughs then this will keep you entertained nicely.
Jason has just been dumped, but he didn't even realize they were going out. Meanwhile, Mikey's wife has just asked him for a divorce, and perpetually single Daniel is still single. The three best friends are determined to stay single together and just have fun. But then Jason meets Ellie who just might be perfect for him, Daniel starts to realize that his gal pal Chelsea might be perfect for him, and Mikey has always thought that his wife was perfect for him. The boys are going to have to juggle their single life with their romantic entanglements and it's going to get awkward.
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