Synopsis
Danny Stein, a high school senior at the bottom of the social food chain, needs a prom date. As a cause of anxiety for Danny, Bart Beeber, the nerdiest guy in school, has already found a date. At the same time, Danny's divorced parents are both looking for relationships again.
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Cast
- Steven KaplanDanny
- William H. MacyErnie Stein
- Cheryl HinesBeth Stein
- Ashley BensonAlice
- Alia ShawkatCamille
- Brandon HardestyCraig
- Kate MicucciAbby
- Jon PolitoBob
- Jennifer TillyMelinda
- Dinah ManoffMrs. Goodson
Recommendations
- 88
New York Post
Gut-bustingly funny. - 75
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
Here's something you don't see every day: a high-school comedy for old poops. - 70
New York Daily News
Accept the challenge. What's good enough for Bart is good enough for you. - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
Hecker makes good use of the south Florida locations, and the song selection -- including many Big Band favorites -- is winning. - 70
Variety
A light, funny coming-of-ager set in the endearingly un-hip retirement community of Hollywood, Fla. - 60
Los Angeles Times
The mysterious Bart and the mythology of the senior prom as the defining moment in the life of a teenager are the unseen specters hovering over the slight comedy Bart Got a Room. - 40
The New York Times
The movie imprisons its talented cast (including Alia Shawkat as Danny’s overlooked soul mate and Brandon Hardesty as his worldly best friend) in roles that leave little room for anything but caricature. - 30
Village Voice
With 19 producers, one wonders how many rich Floridians invested in what might be the year's most unambitious comedy.
