The We and the I
2012, Drama, 1h 43m
43 Reviews 1,000+ RatingsWhat to know
Michel Gondry's whimsical dramedy is occasionally unfocused, but it's still an imaginative and poignant take on the emotional complexities of young people. Read critic reviews
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Critic Reviews for The We and the I
All Critics (43) | Top Critics (18) | Fresh (30) | Rotten (13)
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Michel Gondry, working with nonprofessional actors, takes this one-location setup and-traffic conditions permitting-takes off.
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Credit Gondry, like Tocqueville before him, with at least re-examining tired clichés and scraping the rust off stereotypes.
May 17, 2013 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
An occasionally interesting glimpse into the lives of a diverse group of urban teens and their struggles, but also a film that's overly long and often annoying.
May 16, 2013 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review… -
Gondry is like a DJ scratching a record. He puts his own touches to the sound of the Bronx while staying true to its beat.
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All of the kids are good in their roles, mostly as characters one assumes resemble themselves. And as any actor will tell you, playing yourself is one of the toughest gigs around.
May 9, 2013 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
Gondry has talent, and I think he enjoyed being with these youngsters, but the film suffers in trying to impose something vaguely like a story on a framework that boils down to teen high jinks during a bus ride.
March 22, 2013 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for The We and the I
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Sep 15, 2015In "The We and the I," a group of high school students take the bus home on the last day of school in the Bronx. So, while the movie nails the experience of being trapped on a bus full of rambunctious teenagers, writer-director Michel Gondry is not able to separate any of the storylines well enough for any of them to stand on their own. Nor does he really have much idea how traffic really and slowly works in New York City. As the movie takes place apparently in real time, with such unusually little traffic with the exception of an unrelated accident, it would not have been surprising if the passengers had ended up halfway to New Haven by the conclusion which might have made for an intriguing finale.Walter M Super Reviewer
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Sep 17, 2013The film suffers from an overabundance of characters that don't all come into focus. However, I respect Gondry for making something that feels honest while still indulging in his more whimsical styles. It is refreshing to see something about teens that doesn't always try to be "realistic" in it's world construction.Alec B Super Reviewer
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Sep 27, 2012âThe We and the Iâ? is not as memorable as Michel Gondry's more popular works, âEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mindâ? and âThe Science of Sleep.â? It comes across as muddled and all over the place initially but as the narrative progresses, it becomes a much cohesive and heartfelt dramedy. The film has sort of a mockumentary style to it â" raw and unpolished, and its characters appear very spontaneous in what they say or do, which has both an up and downside. It starts off confusingly juvenile but rounds up with some distinguished performances and poignant moments brought by the young cast.Chihoe H Super Reviewer
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Sep 24, 2012The kind of honest and outspoken portrayal of youth that works quite well with its use of great non-professional actors and loose storytelling, rambling on from one casual talk to the next while always keeping our full interest in its realistic, flesh-and-bone characters.Carlos M Super Reviewer
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