Everybody Wants Some!!
Paramount Pictures | Release Date: March 30, 2016
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DotTheEyesApr 3, 2016
A few days before the start of the semester at a Texas university, an incoming student athlete moves into the house he is to share with several of the other players on the baseball team. He befriends, is taunted by, and otherwise parties andA few days before the start of the semester at a Texas university, an incoming student athlete moves into the house he is to share with several of the other players on the baseball team. He befriends, is taunted by, and otherwise parties and medicates alongside his new teammates in this "spiritual sequel" to Dazed and Confused, set in 1980 and named after a hit Van Halen single from the same year. For around 25 minutes, I feared this would be a rare dud for writer and director Richard Linklater, a titan of American independent cinema whose best films include Before Sunset and Boyhood. It is not very enticing at first, the prospect of spending nearly two hours with these oversexed, incredibly uncouth, and almost too perfectly sculpted bastions of testosterone, particularly compared to to the more diverse band of outsiders and squares found in Dazed and Confused. But the film slowly won me over, subtly deepening certain characters and gesturing toward the transience of their fast and boozy lifestyle without sermonizing. And the comic set pieces sharpen in the second half, including a memorably outlandish visit by the ball-playing bros to a Wonderland-and-Oz-themed party held by performing-arts majors.… Expand
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LamontRaymondMar 30, 2016
How can you not love Rick Linklater? The most unassuming dude, and he gets the absolute most out of his young actors. This film isn't exactly like Dazed and Confused - you don't have the same cliques and hate between the rival groups - and,How can you not love Rick Linklater? The most unassuming dude, and he gets the absolute most out of his young actors. This film isn't exactly like Dazed and Confused - you don't have the same cliques and hate between the rival groups - and, as such, there' a much more easy-going feel to this movie. If there's any justice, this movie will catch fire like the fun comedies of the 80s did - Porkies, Revenge of the Nerds, etc. There's no real "plot" - no crisis, resolution, etc. Instead there are very real storylines, a ton of laughs, and some super authentic moments. Just check it out.… Expand
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MarcDoyleMar 31, 2016
If you even remotely enjoyed Dazed & Confused, you'll walk out of this film with a smile. Glen Powell ("Scream Queens") as Finnegan steals every scene he's in, and the entire baseball team, really, is full of pretty hilarious complementaryIf you even remotely enjoyed Dazed & Confused, you'll walk out of this film with a smile. Glen Powell ("Scream Queens") as Finnegan steals every scene he's in, and the entire baseball team, really, is full of pretty hilarious complementary personalities. There's not the same hazing and pain that Dazed & Confused brought to the table, and the lead character is a little too sure of himself as an 18-year-old freshman to be totally believable, but realism is not the goal here - it's well-worth seeing.… Expand
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JonZsuJun 27, 2016
Linklater proves it again that he is a master of long-lasting but still engaging dialogues. Everybody wants some of these: pure extract of fun pouring through a magnificent 80's funnel with all that funk, swag, ladies and guys. EverybodyLinklater proves it again that he is a master of long-lasting but still engaging dialogues. Everybody wants some of these: pure extract of fun pouring through a magnificent 80's funnel with all that funk, swag, ladies and guys. Everybody Wants Some!! surely delivered everything that us requested, in an original yet nostalgic way.… Expand
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FleshWorldApr 2, 2016
Don't be a freakin' fool and leave the movie before the credits are over. 90% of my theater missed a hilarious sequence to end the film. I'll probably end up seeing this thing like 10 times before it's all said and done. Probably the mostDon't be a freakin' fool and leave the movie before the credits are over. 90% of my theater missed a hilarious sequence to end the film. I'll probably end up seeing this thing like 10 times before it's all said and done. Probably the most quotable movie in the last 10 years. Just see the stupid thing, Beuter!… Expand
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TheKavehJApr 4, 2016
The best part about Everybody Wants Some!! is that even though it is funny the whole time, with tons of jokes, the film has a lot of meaning and is really deep.
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j1trainApr 15, 2016
It's not really a story that needs to be told, because at this point it's been told many times. But Linklater knows how to write good characters (except female ones this time) and an intelligent script. It's not the level of Before Sunset orIt's not really a story that needs to be told, because at this point it's been told many times. But Linklater knows how to write good characters (except female ones this time) and an intelligent script. It's not the level of Before Sunset or Boyhood, but it's mostly good fun.… Expand
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SarkastikLeaderAug 6, 2016
If you walked out of the movie, don't give it a review. You didn't watch the complete piece of work which steadily grew on me as we took the journey with these "jocks". But it isn't just a movie about jocks; it is more about the point in timeIf you walked out of the movie, don't give it a review. You didn't watch the complete piece of work which steadily grew on me as we took the journey with these "jocks". But it isn't just a movie about jocks; it is more about the point in time of these young people's lives. The college days, or more precisely an introduction to the college days in the 80's. The movie, as with any linklater film, takes multiple viewings to find all of the philosophy he has intertwined into this basic story. The movie does have a somewhat clunky start (the actors don't seem as grounded) but by the time the third scene rolls around I was completely invested. It kept me invested until the very end, and even if it hadn't I believe the ending would've brought me back for a second viewing, because it is where the message of the film is found. Not by walking out of a movie.… Expand
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DirigiblePulpJan 31, 2017
So much more subtle and humane than it appears superficially. Though that should be no surprise considering it's Richard freaking Linklater. And my God is it funny. "Did he just flick a lime in my drink?!"

I noticed a similarity with theSo much more subtle and humane than it appears superficially. Though that should be no surprise considering it's Richard freaking Linklater. And my God is it funny. "Did he just flick a lime in my drink?!"

I noticed a similarity with the structure of La La Land here. This film starts as basically an 80's style college sex romp and transforms into the beginnings of a college set bildungsroman, with a sexless intellectually driven romance at its center. It's about finding your place in a place where everyone is doing that exact same thing (what happens when the best baseball player from every high school in the state goes to the same college?) The evolution of expectations into a more cogent and adult understanding of your place in the world and the beauty inherent in that.

This is a cheekier film than Dazed and Confused but in the same way that film was about nostalgia and the best years of your life before it could be understood, this is about the slow dawning of that realization. For some (Wyatt Russell's Willoughby or McConaughey's Wooderson) they realize this all too well and refuse to let go. Linklater finds the humanity in every single person. This is a movie about baseball jocks that couldn't be less about "jocks" in that unsubtle sense.… Expand
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tonyGreenJun 25, 2022
This movie is a charming, fun and nostalgic companion piece to Dazed and Confused. Great music, solid comic acting and total immersion into a time and a place. A nice easy watch.
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currer_bellApr 1, 2017
Perfect example of a movie that should have been a TV serie... In the first 30 minutes of the film, you hate just everyone of those loathsome jocks. But at the end, you start liking some of them, wanting to know them better, etc. You alsoPerfect example of a movie that should have been a TV serie... In the first 30 minutes of the film, you hate just everyone of those loathsome jocks. But at the end, you start liking some of them, wanting to know them better, etc. You also want to see how the Baseball season is gonna go, but unfortunately you only get to see one batting practice... The movie ends and you feel it was just starting. Everybody wants some! would have been a great TV serie but in his movie form, it's rather thin...… Expand
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SpangleSep 4, 2016
Laid back, stoned, and drunk musings on life, growing up, and love, as only Richard Linklater can do, Everybody Wants Some!! is college to the core. Though a bit far-fetched in its portrayal of college (how does the whole school have 8AM's onLaid back, stoned, and drunk musings on life, growing up, and love, as only Richard Linklater can do, Everybody Wants Some!! is college to the core. Though a bit far-fetched in its portrayal of college (how does the whole school have 8AM's on the first day) and a bit too movie-esque in that regard, the film is still a crowd pleaser. With terrific writing as always and a stellar cast led by Glen Powell, Blake Jenner, J. Quinton Johnson, and Zoey Deutch, the film is charisma, friendly ribbing, and college confidence in one truly enjoyable bundle. The comedy hits from beginning to end, the romance element actually works, the stupid antics are fun to watch, and the character development for such a large cast is tremendous. Similarly to Dazed and Confused, it is almost a travesty this is a film, due to the truly enjoyable and lovable cast. Not many can make this film feel restrained and not flat out dumb, but Linklater keeps the boys in check and ropes them in when they threaten to get off the rails thanks to his terrific direction and writing. As always, I want to live in a Richard Linklater film.… Expand
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LeZeeNov 23, 2016
On the verge to set a foot into the college, theirs wild side unleashed!

This is like a lighter and smarter version of 'Animal House'. The story takes place in the mid 1980 and three days prior to the first day of the college. This filmOn the verge to set a foot into the college, theirs wild side unleashed!

This is like a lighter and smarter version of 'Animal House'. The story takes place in the mid 1980 and three days prior to the first day of the college. This film follows a freshman named Jake, who is a baseball pitcher, with his first encounter with his new teammates, as well as housemates. And then a beautiful girl who he befriends. So it's all about the girls, party, video games, dare games and what else, these young guys make their footprint before the college opens. A very satisfying film, all the comedies are within the limits. I mean, usually American teen/student comedies are overwhelmed by adult jokes and mostly unrealistic. But this one seems real, yet cinematically very appealing to stick with it still the final scene.

All the actors were so good. Looks like it is the first film for most of them or I'm watching theirs. Many of them are going to be a big star in the future. Another excellent film by Richard Linklater and an awesome screenplay as well by him. According to him, it is a spiritual sequel to both his previous films 'Dazed and Confused' and 'Boyhood'. I've seen one, I'm going to check it out the other one very soon. Because I'm kind of started to like this filmmaker and his signature.

I was very impressed by the way the scenes and characters developed. Like everything was simple and familiar, yet very fun to watch. You know, between the seniors and freshmen, it's not like the film promotes bullying, but an understandable compromise which brings smile among us. The 80s setting was so good, almost flawless. The opening scene freaked me out, and then the rest of the film was completely different. Without the big stars, this film was a box office disaster, but surely it will find its place in the coming years. So I suggest you to check it out this rare comedy.

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BrianMcCriticJul 12, 2016
In typical Richard Linklater he really brings a sense of real life to the screen in this funny film about jocks in the 1980's. Every scene is meticulously put together and every character has their moment to shine. This is a realIn typical Richard Linklater he really brings a sense of real life to the screen in this funny film about jocks in the 1980's. Every scene is meticulously put together and every character has their moment to shine. This is a real entertaining comedy. A-… Expand
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marcmyworksDec 15, 2016
A true companion piece to Linkletter's classic film 'Dazed and Confused'. Great actors? Check. Funny? Check. Good looking dudes? Check. Simple and fun plot? Check. Overall lots of fun.
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moviemitch96Apr 24, 2016
Another winner from Richard Linklater! Following his success with his amazing 12-year journey with the film Boyhood, Linklater takes us back to the 80s right as college is about to begin for several hopeful college baseball players! TheAnother winner from Richard Linklater! Following his success with his amazing 12-year journey with the film Boyhood, Linklater takes us back to the 80s right as college is about to begin for several hopeful college baseball players! The result is a frequently funny, never dull film that kept me laughing and smiling from start to finish! It does for 80s college what Linklater's Dazed and Confused did for 70s high school, although this film admittedly does rely a little bit much on the formula that made Dazed and Confused so great as well. Nevertheless, it's also what gives the film its wit and charm! It also helps that it had a killer soundtrack to go with it! Overall, fans of Linklater and his previous work, especially Dazed and Confused surely won't be disappointed and are sure to have a blast with this film!… Expand
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potatoman222Jul 21, 2017
Sexo, drogas e... Discoteca? Richard Linklater sempre foi o tipo de diretor que não se prende a uma trama, quem acompanha seus trabalhos a mais tempo sabe do que estou falando. É notável o seu prazer por explorar situações e ambientar seusSexo, drogas e... Discoteca? Richard Linklater sempre foi o tipo de diretor que não se prende a uma trama, quem acompanha seus trabalhos a mais tempo sabe do que estou falando. É notável o seu prazer por explorar situações e ambientar seus personagens, vimos isso na trilogia "Before" e até mesmo em seu último longa, "Boyhood." E aqui não é diferente. Jake é um calouro na faculdade e é recebido por seus colegas de fraternidade em uma casa apenas para jogadores de beisebol. Em seus primeiros dias nesse novo mundo, Jake e seus amigos frequentam os mais diversos tipos de festas e fazem coisas imagináveis
Falar sobre adolescentes em fraternidades é um assunto datado, o mesmo já fora diversas vezes abordado antes, entretanto, um dos maiores acertos do filmes é saber lidar com esse assunto de uma forma nova, existe os clichês de sempre e os personagens caricatos, porém, Linklater soube retratar o tema de uma forma até sarcástica ironizando todos os trabalhos do gênero que antecedem o filme. Não há uma trama aqui. O longa é quase como um grande experimento comportamental com jovens adultos e como é essa transição da adolescência e imaturidade para o começo da vida, propriamente dita. O filme é sobre experiências novas e acima de tudo sobre como curtir festas e se embriagar. Colocando assim, o filme parece bobo e vazio, mas acredite, ele é mais que isso.

Por mais que sua premissa seja simples, Linklater mostrou mais uma vez que sabe escrever. Os diálogos, hora hilários, hora bobos, dão um toque especial para o filme e sem dúvidas, o maior êxito são os personagens, todos muito bem escritos e interpretados. Cada um deles tem o momento para brilhar. Tyler Hoechlin interpreta McReynolds, um veterano com espirito de liderança que mostra durante o longa que não sabe perder. Suas aparições são poucas se comparadas a alguns outros personagens, porém toda vez que entra em cena, o mesmo rouba a atenção. Glenn Powell como Finn está perfeito, o ator deu vida com mestria ao personagem mulherengo e piadista que funciona muito bem como um escape cômico, mesmo que o filme por si só já seja um. Com poucas meninas relevantes no elenco, Zoey Deuch interpreta Beverly, uma personagem que no inicio parece apenas ser um par romântico para o protagonista, mas com o desenrolar da trama se mostra muito mais interessante que isso, até mesmo mais interessante que ele, diga-se de passagem. O filme se passa em 1980, uma década em tanto para se retratar no cinema. Ainda com fortes influências nos anos 70, o filme nos da uma real sensação de que estamos mesmo naquele ano. A retratação e ambientação são quase tão boas quanto o figurino, que nesse longa é excelente! As referências musicais, aparelhos domésticos e até mesmo a forma despretensiosa como os jovens se comportam contribui para um aprofundamento maior da retratação de época vista aqui. A direção de Linklater também é notável. O diretor prova sua experiencia com seus ângulos e movimentos de câmera que adicionam ao filme e ajudam a contar a história que o roteiro nos quer passar. Por mais que diferente de seus últimos filmes, o diretor soube bem captar a energia eletrizante desses jovens com dosagem certeira de humor.… Expand
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RalfbergsOct 1, 2016
It was an enjoyable movie even though it didn't differ that much of the previous movie the director made depicting life in 70s. This one depicts life in 80s, but it is still much similar to previous one. Was interesting to watch even thoughIt was an enjoyable movie even though it didn't differ that much of the previous movie the director made depicting life in 70s. This one depicts life in 80s, but it is still much similar to previous one. Was interesting to watch even though the movie doesn't really tell us much or has a real ending or whatever. Even with all that it was quite an enjoyable and fun watch.… Expand
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badgerryan19May 19, 2017
Richard Linklater yet again makes another fantastic film. The movie perfectly realizes the 1980's. Fantastic music, great performances, a great story, absolutely hilarious and surprisingly has a lot of heart. I was totally shocked that thereRichard Linklater yet again makes another fantastic film. The movie perfectly realizes the 1980's. Fantastic music, great performances, a great story, absolutely hilarious and surprisingly has a lot of heart. I was totally shocked that there was a baseball aspect to the film. Absolutely loved that. Can't say enough about this film. I may of just watched the best film of the year. A classic waiting to happen.… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeSep 9, 2016
Don't let those people that want you to not waste money to Paramount Pictures take your flesh and body. They know nothing about this film. There's obviously a reason why you must at least see, "Everybody Wants Some!!", and it's for the bestDon't let those people that want you to not waste money to Paramount Pictures take your flesh and body. They know nothing about this film. There's obviously a reason why you must at least see, "Everybody Wants Some!!", and it's for the best of the benefit for all just you.… Expand
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AndrewLambertJan 22, 2017
A spiritual sequel to Linklater's immortal debut Dazed and Confused, Everybody Wants Some!! nails its nostalgic spirit in the best way possible and gifts us a future cult classic thanks to a talented cast, killer soundtrack and feel good message.
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FabriccioAug 6, 2016
It's just an excellent movie, I don't see any reason not to give it a ten. Clever dialog as always, holds our attention, discusses interesting things, bottom line: Linklater is a natural.
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amheretojudgeAug 17, 2018
something that not everybody gets..

Everybody Wants Some!! 4 Out Of 5 Everybody Wants Some!! is a character driven hilarious drama about a new add-on to the group of guys who blends in before the college even starts. First and foremost,something that not everybody gets..

Everybody Wants Some!!

4 Out Of 5

Everybody Wants Some!! is a character driven hilarious drama about a new add-on to the group of guys who blends in before the college even starts. First and foremost, it's a Linklater movie; it's sassy, it's 80's, it's a revelation. His nature of seeking out its selective audience may have grown habitual to them but everytime he pulls out the rabbit from the hat, it leaves them in an awe of it with such mature ideology that it makes you think twice. The writing is smart, gripping, adaptive, elaborative and just plain fun throughout the course of it. Linklater's world may feel sketchy visually but its three dimensional characters (despite each of them are identified with a specific property, it somehow managed to achieve it) keeps it grounded. The music is seductive and the songs are up beating that elevates the momentum at its best; the boys singing on the car and the disco themed dance, it hits the perfect anticipated note. The costumes and the hair-styles and the accent and the references in each conversation; every little aspect of it demands attention; it is a delight to encounter such a breezy feature. The performance objective is the only weakness in here and don't get me wrong, it's not bad, it just isn't palpable to its strong writing. Linklater; the writer-director, has never been so robust and raw where the structure of the script may be transparent, but what a sight it is; pure elegance. The mannerism of the bonding, a conversation from the scratch and layered thought provoking policy are the high points of the feature that helps it enter the major league. Everybody Wants Some!! is something that not everybody gets but if taken seriously and read between the lines, you might find your mind blown away in its poetic tone.… Expand
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freerideartsMar 4, 2021
This is a great film. This is a great film. This is a great film. This is a great film.
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