When You Finish Saving the World

A24 | Release Date: January 20, 2023

4.6	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 9 Ratings

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TVJerryJan 26, 2023

Julianne Moore plays a mom who runs a shelter for people in need, but she can't seem to connect with her teenage son (Finn Wolfhard). He's caught up with his live stream concerts and a politically active girl, while she grasps at the chanceJulianne Moore plays a mom who runs a shelter for people in need, but she can't seem to connect with her teenage son (Finn Wolfhard). He's caught up with his live stream concerts and a politically active girl, while she grasps at the chance to become another teen's mentor. Ultimately, they spend most of the movie bickering with each other, not being able to relate. This is another of the conflicted characters that Moore does so well and Wolfhard embodies the frustration of adolescent. He also sings a number of songs. Jesse Eisenberg, who wrote and directed, has managed to craft a mildly absorbing character study.… Expand

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moviemitch96Jan 22, 2023

Julianne Moore and Finn Wolfhard star in Jesse Eisenberg's screenwriting/directorial debut about a mother and son simply trying to search for extra meaning and make a difference in there mundane lives while constantly butting heads with oneJulianne Moore and Finn Wolfhard star in Jesse Eisenberg's screenwriting/directorial debut about a mother and son simply trying to search for extra meaning and make a difference in there mundane lives while constantly butting heads with one another over their differences in life goals, politics, etc. The film is light-hearted and quirky enough to have held my attention for its sleek hour and a half runtime, and the direction and especially the dialogue feels and sounds unmistakably like Eisenberg. Wolfhard really captures his essence and social awkwardness/quirks quite accurately, basically playing a teenaged version of the actor-turned-writer/director. Moore also shines per usual, but in the end, the film simply feels a little too pedestrian and ultimately unfocused and unsure of what it truly wants to say in the end, much like its awkward yet relatable characters.… Expand

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