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Nipuna_WellaDec 19, 2014

I was seeing for a comedy.. As Adam Sandler was in the cover, I didn't need a description or ratings, so I moved ahead and watched the movie, but it was wow!! what an amazing drama it was. I can say its one of the best of 2014, I have hardlyI was seeing for a comedy.. As Adam Sandler was in the cover, I didn't need a description or ratings, so I moved ahead and watched the movie, but it was wow!! what an amazing drama it was. I can say its one of the best of 2014, I have hardly seen Adam Sandler's silent acting and it was exquisite. The main thing I noticed is that the roles or characters are valued equally , we can't point out who the main character is.. the movie is about how the internet and Modern technology is running our lives, doesn't matter you are a young or an adult or a parent or a child. The movie shows how people have chosen their paths,when a problem arises and obviously shows their destination..
So What can we get out of this movie?
The main thing according to my thought is "being patience". then "Making the correct decision and talking your problems with someone and figure out a solution. These three things were well interconnected throughout the movie..
We are humans, we invent technology, we depend on them but we should know how to use it right..… Expand

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jgzegerNov 22, 2015

Never have so many critics been so wrong about a movie. This film spoke to me. I guess it didn't speak to them. Perhaps they don't get the message or perhaps they just don't like the message, so they dismiss it. If he were still alive, INever have so many critics been so wrong about a movie. This film spoke to me. I guess it didn't speak to them. Perhaps they don't get the message or perhaps they just don't like the message, so they dismiss it. If he were still alive, I don't think that Jean-Paul Sartre would dismiss it, though.… Expand

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Trev29Dec 19, 2014

With so many stories it could be easy to neglect some, but there is enough compelling drama to go around. The acting is surprisingly good with some actors getting to shine more than others. I found it unique and interesting.

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OpinionatedGuyMay 13, 2015

This movie is not quite a critical favorite. In fact, I have seen some people saying that this is one of the worst movies of 2014. I don’t know how to feel about it because I really enjoyed this movie.

I was expecting this movie to be moreThis movie is not quite a critical favorite. In fact, I have seen some people saying that this is one of the worst movies of 2014. I don’t know how to feel about it because I really enjoyed this movie.

I was expecting this movie to be more internet-focused but I am glad that what I got is a character-focused movie. The internet is more of a background used as a way how it affects people’s lives.

I love how the movie was shot. The cinematography is beautiful and I am so glad I get to see this movie in full HD.

I am not a big fan of the narration by Emma Thompson. It felt unnecessary and pretentious to the movie and it’s only added to make the movie more “artful” than what it should be.

In regards to the movie’s plots, it’s more of a mixed bag. I’ll start with the ones I don’t like.

I really didn’t like the plot about the characters of Hannah, the wannabee star and her mother. This particular plot’s logic is flawed. The plots about the unusual porn addicted teenager Kent and the anorexic girl were underdeveloped and did not give out a proper ending.

I liked Don and Helen’s plot about their unsatisfied sexual desires. That kind of plot is cliched but it was executed well thanks to the satisfying conclusion. My favorite plot was Tim and Brandy’s plot. I could relate to Brandy a lot about how my parents are over-protective. The only difference is that my mother is not on the same level as her mother. The only problem is that the mother is such a one-dimensional character that it’s hard to really understand her motivations. It feels like she is there only to be hated by the viewers.

The cast performances from Adam Sandler, Rosemarie DeWitt, Ansel Elgort and Kaitlyn Dever were my favorite parts of this movie. It’s impressive to see that I don’t see Adam Sandler is in this movie because he is the character instead. I wish he could do more dramatic roles like this instead of making crappy comedy movies that he usually does.

It’s not a perfect movie but I love it for its beautiful cinematography, some well-executed plots and the cast performances from Sandler, DeWitt, Elgort and Dever.… Expand

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lukaswerthMar 8, 2015

I saw the beginning of the movie in a plane, and later read it had gotten mainly negative reviews. After I had seen the movie completely, I could not have been more flabbergasted: it does away with linear story telling and the concentrationI saw the beginning of the movie in a plane, and later read it had gotten mainly negative reviews. After I had seen the movie completely, I could not have been more flabbergasted: it does away with linear story telling and the concentration on only one character or two, and instead tries to weave a pattern situated in suburban USA. This is juxtaposed by a narrative about humanities place in cosmos which not only allowed me another handle on the implications of the internet, social media, smart phones on human relations and identities which are the movie's topic, but was, for me, intensely poetic. The film does not have a positive hero, but shows people entangled in their limitations and illusions. never loosing, however, the human touch which evolves in short but intense dialogues.
Watching the movie was at the same time gripping and gave me the enjoyment of a rhythmic pattern, like hearing a symphony. I think it is a great movie which should have won prices.… Expand

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TravisFinnOct 9, 2014

I absolutely loved this film - gorgeous cinematography, amazing interconnected story and characters put flawlessly, and just soul in where something should be soulless. I had my own doubts before I saw this movie, and how most likely it wouldI absolutely loved this film - gorgeous cinematography, amazing interconnected story and characters put flawlessly, and just soul in where something should be soulless. I had my own doubts before I saw this movie, and how most likely it would be shallow and only focus on dumb sex of adults and teens and not actually have a detailed storyline. Completely wrong. Adam Sandler brings his most quiet acting to this film, and it works almost perfectly. Ansel Elgort and Kaitlyn Delver's performance and chemistry on screen is subtle yet so beautiful and aimless. Every characters felt real - and each one is given their own time to shine and show emotion. These scenes of everyday modern life, cut with scenes of a universal satellite alone in space and a single picture of the lone earth... merely a speck in space. However, no matter how we might see ourselves as only microscopic dust in the large galaxy, we are humans. And our human life matters. And that's why this film defies all stereotypes and brings a beautiful nuance. It lives.… Expand

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TVJerryOct 24, 2014

Almost everyone in this movie has their life dominated by internet-connected devices (sometimes even projected on the screen). It revolves around a group of high schoolers and their parents, the social issues they face and how theirAlmost everyone in this movie has their life dominated by internet-connected devices (sometimes even projected on the screen). It revolves around a group of high schoolers and their parents, the social issues they face and how their relationships are affected. Sounds serious. And it is. Director Jason Reitman has assembled a cast of excellent performances to help sell his message, but his somber indictments weigh heavy. While the film is compelling on several levels, it tries too hard to make its points.… Expand

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ledaumasOct 26, 2014

My boyfriend and I see almost every movie that viewers like, whom we've learned know what constitutes an entertaining movie, instead of tearing a movie apart as if the critics can write good screenplays. So if we're entertained, the movieMy boyfriend and I see almost every movie that viewers like, whom we've learned know what constitutes an entertaining movie, instead of tearing a movie apart as if the critics can write good screenplays. So if we're entertained, the movie gets a 10. This movie was not entertaining, it was educational, and we don't go to movies to get educated. Yet the different multiple stories did ingeniously show how the internet affects our life and how both parents and teenagers often use it for the same reason, sex. If they could reedit this movie and take out the parent's stories and just leave the teenagers stories and their idea of sex, teenagers should be forced to see this movie at school. It will make them question their behavior on the internet and how sex is misused. The stories were told well, the characters believable, and I've seen those same situations occur first hand between males and females whether young or old. The adult situations could have used more humor, as we should know better, and have no excuse for acting stupid. The teenage situations were heartbreaking where most of the time, the adults didn't help them much. I know this film won't be able to find an audience. It was too true to life. But I do want to say, the film showed a great way for the audience to know exactly what was going on the screen and how addicted we are to our electronics, me included.… Expand

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tvnewsguidoJan 3, 2015

Sweet, charming, gross, awkward and insane.

Men, Women & Children is an attempt to document the impact of the technological revolution of the early 21st century across multiple generations of regular Americans. It's also a story aboutSweet, charming, gross, awkward and insane.

Men, Women & Children is an attempt to document the impact of the technological revolution of the early 21st century across multiple generations of regular Americans. It's also a story about marriage, parenting, first love and anonymous sex.

It is instantly dated because, in the time it took to write, produce and edit, - technology and our understanding of it and of our place in the mix moved ahead of the filmmakers.

If you look at it like a period piece - set somewhere in 2011 perhaps - it accurately captures all the urban legends and tropes of those early social media days.

I had a good time with this one.… Expand