Synopsis
Still reeling from his breakup with college sweetheart Allison, Adam's world is thrown into further chaos when he’s surprisingly invited to attend her upcoming wedding. Returning home for the festivities, Adam must confront unresolved feelings while trying to convince himself and everyone else that he is truly happy for her.
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Cast
- Justin LongAdam
- Cobie SmuldersAllison
- Ryan HansenAaron
- John ChoMark
- Kristen SchaalTalula
- Peter GallagherOrson Schwartzman
- Dana DelanyWendy (Allison's Mom)
- Rick OvertonDean (Allison's Dad)
- Lea ThompsonDeb (Adam's Mom)
- Brady RubinGrandma Rose
Recommendations
- 63
Movie Nation
If the movie finds its pathos and laughs around the edges, Literally, Right Before Aaron finds its easy if limited appeal outside the Hollywood mainstream, where “Home Again” is somebody’s idea of what a romantic comedy should be these days. - 50
The New York Times
The problem here is Mr. Long’s Adam, a twitchy knot of tics and self-pity. He invites our sympathy — especially when contrasted with the smarmy Aaron — but doesn’t really deserve it. - 50
The Playlist
Characters make a lot of absurdly dumb decisions in this movie. - 42
The Film Stage
It’s hard to imagine Literally, Right Before Aaron existing without The Graduate as a template. Ryan Eggold’s lame-brained paint-by-numbers romantic comedy relies a little too heavy on functioning as homage to the Mike Nichols classic. - 40
Village Voice
The film ends with a riff on the final moments of The Graduate, a frustrating suggestion of a much better work. - 30
Los Angeles Times
The audience will likely spend most of the film squirming and grimacing in recognition at Aaron’s awfulness — especially when the film rewards him with an ending that is far kinder than the character deserves. - 25
Observer
A trite little comedy so jumbled, disconnected and bad you can’t believe it doesn’t star James Franco. Instead, it fritters away the talents of the charming Justin Long, a seasoned and resourceful actor who deserves much better. - 20
Arizona Republic
Agonizingly stupid and painfully illogical.
