Synopsis
A case of writer's block inspires a young novelist to return home to New York City and reconnect with his engaged ex and his bohemian parents.
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Cast
- Shiloh FernandezFenton
- Ashley BensonJessie
- Addison TimlinLayla
- Josh PeckJohn
- Chris NothChristopher
- Mary-Louise ParkerAnnabel
- Victor CruzIrving
- Nasser FarisAhmed
- Sosie BaconHannah
- Antoinette KalajSimi
Recommendations
- 40
Los Angeles Times
The result is a chronically “meh” coming-of-age meets dysfunctional-family tale, with a particularly unsatisfying ending. - 30
Village Voice
Director Xavier Manrique’s film fails to drum up more than clichés about rich-people problems. - 30
TheWrap
The best way to watch Chronically Metropolitan is to think of it as a parody of a particularly pretentious brand of indie romance. Unfortunately, though, director Xavier Manrique and writer Nicholas Schutt (“Blood & Oil”) play it so solemnly straight for their feature debut that it seems unlikely they’re aiming for satire. - 30
The New York Times
One longs to praise Mr. Manrique for attempting a serious-minded story in this, his first feature. But there needs to be a real reason to embrace it, rather than what’s on this screen.
