Review of Drinking Buddies (2013) by Jameson W — 10 Dec 2014

It's true when detractors say there isn't much plot here, but that just makes you focus on the characters more. The characters seem really human and are super relatable. Special accolades should go to Oliva Wilde who potrays the main character-she's flawed in a similar way to 2013's other mumblecore heroine Greta Gerwin's Frances from Francis Ha.

The difference is that Wilde's flaws are more subtle and she seems a bit more functional in social situations. I think that's the big disparage for the movie actually, a lot of the tension is deliberatly underplayed and some people like that and others do not.

Regardless though it's a fun hangout movie that feels like you are just spending an hour and a half with some really cool people.