Just Jim (2015)

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80%

Average Rating: 5.5/10

Reviews Counted: 10

Fresh: 8

Rotten: 2

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Movie Info

Life sucks for Jim. His best friend Michael is now hanging with the cool kids and Jim's only companion is his dog. He's stuck in a small town where nothing ever exciting happens, until... Dean, a mysterious American moves in to the house next door. Dean is older, good looking and in Jim's eyes the coolest guy he's ever met. Jim can't believe his luck. Dean offers him friendship, helps him win the girl of his dreams and he soon becomes the most popular boy in school. But when it turns out Dean is hiding a dark secret, Jim is forced to question if his newfound popularity is really worth it.

Rating:

NR
Genre:

Drama
Runtime:

84 minutes

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Critic Reviews for Just Jim

All Critics (10) | Fresh (8) | Rotten (2)

Just Jim, with Roberts as Jim, is another coming of age tale, this one enlivened by the appearance of Emile Hirsch as Jim's cool new neighbour and mentor. Slight.

August 23, 2018 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Alison Rowat

The Herald (Scotland)

Some of it sticks; some of it doesn't. But there's a huge amount to admire in Roberts' sheer cinematic exuberance, with a determinedly non-naturalistic perspective.

November 20, 2017 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

David Kettle

The Arts Desk

Craig Robert's film debut takes on the diferent tropes of the teen comedy genre but infuses them with dark and acid humor, making it a much more enjoyable experience. [Full review in Spanish]

May 24, 2016 | Full Review…

Diego Batlle

Otroscines.com

Roberts is already a singular screen presence, and here acquits himself confidently behind the camera, handling the film's shifting tones with nicely cracked off-kilter humour.

September 27, 2015 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Mark Kermode

Observer (UK)

All over the shop, but much about it is bold and lovable.

September 24, 2015 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

David Jenkins

Little White Lies

There's classy camerawork to recommend, but the story peters out.

September 24, 2015 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…

Steve Rose

Guardian

Charisma can only carry the story so far, and the script ultimately lacks enough meat to carry off such a big tonal shift.

September 23, 2015 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…

Empire Magazine

Roberts has instantly established a creative, resourceful vision as a filmmaker, with an aptitude for presenting a story in a unique way, and forming an indelible atmosphere in the process.

September 21, 2015 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Stefan Pape

HeyUGuys

Roberts shows more than enough skill in the film's better sequences to make his future efforts well worth keeping an eye out for.

September 21, 2015 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Hannah McGill

The List

A dark, erratic, and wacky new entry into the Coming-of-Rage sub-genre, Just Jim is just strange enough for me.

April 2, 2015 | Full Review…