russellbrandistrash The main character is not likable. I watched this movie for the first 10 minutes and took notice of his repetitive spiel. Almost like a tape recorder he goes on and on about how life is meaningless due to the fact of mortality. *Spoiler* I saw Emma Roberts come into frame, marking the start of their relationship and simply refused to believe that this woman can be attracted to something so cringe, angsty and unambitious. A pseudo intellectual loser that is dis-likable from the very first frame. Cant imagine how this could be that great of a movie. Im imagining its a 4/10 at best.Turned off the movie and decided to go watch Amelie instead.

Panos Gr I usually don't have a habit of writing reviews for movies. This one however left a couple of thoughts on my mind that I'd like to express. Well for starters, I love the pace (a relatively quick movie), the atmosphere which it has (no Hollywood spotless scenes, just simple everyday life) , the reality of the whole plot. I think within a lot of us there's a George in our nature, a bit of insecurity, a bit of slacking off, a bit of the "fuck the world" feeling so right away the main character is easy to relate to. I loved how raw it all was, I can relate to his lack of motivation so bad it almost hurts and to that the feelings of "parents are not helping" and "girl I like doesn't feel the same way" is describing my high school life entirely! Up to the point where he was "betrayed" by the one girl he fell for I was rating this movie a 9. The truth is I'm not a big fan of happy endings cause they are too expected & not realistic enough for my taste. When I saw Sally return to George and not leave for Europe I was like "meh, that's no 9" but I can appreciate how the message of "don't let what you truly desire slip off your hands" affected this movie. Being moving and motivating as it was, this movie was realistic enough to be at least an 8, although it wasn't quite a "Get off your butt and live life to the fullest"!

Baghdaddy Well, this is a film that I found very interesting to watch, as well as review.To start off, let's talk about the positive. Emma Roberts, one of my favourite actresses, delivers another stellar performance, combining the beauty, charm & open-minded traits to her character. The music used is very appropriate & emotive, allowing the viewer to relate to each scene.But now, the negatives. The negatives involves the story line sadly, as it left me very emotive & compelled me to write my first review for a long time. First of all, the character of the protagonist is such a self-righteous c**t that he brings pessimism & pain onto others. He causes a confrontation between his stepfather & himself, whilst his mother is too lenient on him, thus meaning he continues into wallow in self-pity until his family's debts causes him to finally get his diploma.The other negative I had with this film, is that Roberts' character is like a Hollywood promotion of cheating. She gets rejected by the protagonist, goes after his painting idol, then decides to cheat on the latter with the former. Eventually she ends up with the protagonist, but the feelings of the painter are never explored once he is left hanging high-and-dry in the airport. Amazingly, the film somehow works itself out in the end. Don't get me wrong, this was actually a really enjoyable film, but the message being sent is that it is OK to be pessimistic & a complete misery to be around, at the same time its OK to cheat on someone because she 'loves' someone else!

karlaaa235 The Art of Getting By is great movie,smart and sweet enough to become the favorite film of some adolescent who wrongly believe that they already seen the dark side. There are several lessons to be learned in "The Art of Getting By," though all arrive too late to save this well-meaning but dreadfully executed movie. I wouldn't advise against seeing it, because it showcases Freddie Highmore and Emma Roberts (Julia's niece), and they are likely to do greater things, but at the end, I was wondering, what is the point? Nice people lead enviable lives, the hero can solve most of his own problems, and the villain is a sweetheart. It's custard without the lemon.