While We're Young
A24 | Release Date: March 27, 2015
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TVJerryApr 11, 2015
Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts play a settled New York couple who meet a hip duo (Adam Driver & Amanda Seyfried). Charmed by the younger couple's free-spirited approach to life, the 40-somethings develop a fast friendship and forsake theBen Stiller and Naomi Watts play a settled New York couple who meet a hip duo (Adam Driver & Amanda Seyfried). Charmed by the younger couple's free-spirited approach to life, the 40-somethings develop a fast friendship and forsake the trappings of their mature mindset. Just when this film's age premise starts to wear thin, the relationships develop deeper implications. Stiller ably handles the humor in his character's dilemmas, but it's Driver quirky personality that charms the screen. Writer/director Noah Baumbach has created a sharply-observed satire on the generation gap that provides more chuckles than laffs. Still, this perceptive parody is fun. NOTE: Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul & Mary plays the subject of the film's documentary.… Expand
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preciouskikiApr 18, 2015
Loved every minute of this witty and incisive movie. Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts are wonderful as always, of course, but the best surprise was a chance to enjoy the work of the incomparable Charles Grodin. He is just perfect in this part, andLoved every minute of this witty and incisive movie. Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts are wonderful as always, of course, but the best surprise was a chance to enjoy the work of the incomparable Charles Grodin. He is just perfect in this part, and it was a joy to watch him work. It was also a wonderful surprise to see Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul and Mary) as the subject of the documentary that Ben Stiller's character has been working on for the better part of a decade.… Expand
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beingryanjudeMar 30, 2015
While another take on hipsters from Baumbach himself, While We're Young plays with familiar themes that are sparked by a high energy couple (Adam Driver and Amanda Seyfriend) and a peculiar look at documentary cinema.
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Brent_MarchantApr 5, 2015
What starts out as promising comes off the rails about midway through when a narrative in search of a point veers into pretentious, overly intellectualized babble masking as pithy insights. This effort clearly needs reworking to give it someWhat starts out as promising comes off the rails about midway through when a narrative in search of a point veers into pretentious, overly intellectualized babble masking as pithy insights. This effort clearly needs reworking to give it some much-needed focus more like that found in director Noah Baumbach's other more effective offerings. It's unfortunate, too, given the pool of talent recruited for this production; they're never really given the opportunity to shine as they otherwise might have.… Expand
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FrnchtoastjesusApr 21, 2015
There's a scene with Ben Stiller rollerblading to an event for which he is late. Early on, Jamie says that he and his wife were married in an empty water tower. Here's the problem: It stands out in the Wrong Way. Like having a fine Prime RibThere's a scene with Ben Stiller rollerblading to an event for which he is late. Early on, Jamie says that he and his wife were married in an empty water tower. Here's the problem: It stands out in the Wrong Way. Like having a fine Prime Rib and you discover it's been rubbed with cilantro and cinnamon. Interesting, but it just doesn't work. Baumbach wants us to admire his creativity, his 'subtle genius'. But he's not Truffaut, he's not even Spike Lee or Wes Anderson. He's someone who got into the party through a door they were using to throw out the empties; now he thinks he's a guest.… Expand
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ZawMineJun 26, 2015
While we're young captured the sense of both old generation lifestyle and new generation lifestyle. Story is mainly emphasized on our modern social daily life. The casts are amazing. Performance is fine. Overall, While We're Young is a goodWhile we're young captured the sense of both old generation lifestyle and new generation lifestyle. Story is mainly emphasized on our modern social daily life. The casts are amazing. Performance is fine. Overall, While We're Young is a good drama movie.… Expand
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daftradioheadJul 1, 2015
This is Noah Baumbach's finest work to date, covering BIG, massively appealing themes spanning youth, middle age, retirement, and how creativity works inside one's own self and how that translates to the love one gives or takes in theirThis is Noah Baumbach's finest work to date, covering BIG, massively appealing themes spanning youth, middle age, retirement, and how creativity works inside one's own self and how that translates to the love one gives or takes in their immediate circles of friends, family, and lovers. The acting is superb from every main character... so much so I had strong feelings of both love and disgust towards each one of them throughout the duration of the film.… Expand
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GreatMartinApr 13, 2015
Mother always said that if you couldn’t say something nice about someone or something don’t say anything, but I didn’t always take mother’s advice.

“While We’re Young” took 93 minutes of my life that I will never get back! It immediatelyMother always said that if you couldn’t say something nice about someone or something don’t say anything, but I didn’t always take mother’s advice.

“While We’re Young” took 93 minutes of my life that I will never get back! It immediately goes to the top of my list of worst films of 2015, possibly of the last decade!

In case you didn’t know it all guys in their twenties are scam artists, dishonest and unethical while all men in their forties are new fathers and/or are losers while all old men are intellectuals, celebrated, authoritative, honest and believes in the truth.

The movie is categorized as a comedy and, yet, there is not one laugh in the movie. Do you find 15 minutes of people vomiting funny? How about people on a bad ‘trip’?

I will spare the actors except I will say that after seeing her in 5-6 movies I will avoid seeing Amanda Seyfried in future ones and after the last 3 movies I saw Adam Driver he, too, will be avoided.

Charles Grodin tells Ben Stiller at one point that the latter’s film is, “a six and a half hour film that is seven hours too long” and that applies to “While We’re Young” which is 93 minutes and seems 7 hours too long!… Expand
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CaptJimboJonesApr 27, 2015
Ridiculously pretentious and unfunny film with no likable characters It starts out trying (and failing) be a goofy comedy and halfway through decides it is going to be a serious probe into, yes, the ethics of documentary filmmaking.
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j1trainMar 27, 2015
More accessible than most of Baumbach's work, but still feels fresh and smart. Naomi Watts and Ben Stiller are hilarious as aging hipsters who befriend a pair of young hipsters (Amanda Seyfried, Adam Driver). The script is brimming withMore accessible than most of Baumbach's work, but still feels fresh and smart. Naomi Watts and Ben Stiller are hilarious as aging hipsters who befriend a pair of young hipsters (Amanda Seyfried, Adam Driver). The script is brimming with energy and Baumbach's keen observations. "It's like their apartment is full of everything we once threw out, but it looks so good the way they have it."… Expand
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jeanrenoir13Apr 24, 2015
Although I've seen ever Baumbach film since Squid, I've never really liked any of them. I was hoping that this one would finally be actually funny and mildly satirical of aging would-be hipsters in Brooklyn as well as younger would-beAlthough I've seen ever Baumbach film since Squid, I've never really liked any of them. I was hoping that this one would finally be actually funny and mildly satirical of aging would-be hipsters in Brooklyn as well as younger would-be hipsters there. But I found the film boring, tedious, unwitty, and too earnest in the end. I'm going to have to give up on Baumbach. The contrast with the brilliance of Woody Allen at his best could not be stronger. Baumbach takes himself far too seriously as an artiste, and his "art" suffers. And Baumbach's simply not as sharp as Allen, much less as funny.… Expand
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hotfromcauldronApr 6, 2015
In While We’re Young Baumbach does Apatow. A 40’s something couple suffering from a mid-life crises meet a 20’s something retro couple mirroring them in every way except with more promise and less regrets. Cutesy montages show they are losingIn While We’re Young Baumbach does Apatow. A 40’s something couple suffering from a mid-life crises meet a 20’s something retro couple mirroring them in every way except with more promise and less regrets. Cutesy montages show they are losing touch with their contemporaries and out of touch with today’s youth. Yet, prove bodies age - irregardless of spirit. Stiller - fifty playing forty - confuses the issue. Watts - light on the screen dims - too many roles too close together. Driver is cool and calculating. Then a shift - Baumbach tackles the manipulation of truth in documentaries to heighten drama in a world full of selfies and Desperate Housewives. He even casts a reality T.V. star as a hedge fund manager. Wink. Wink. And we end with the notion - parenthood propels humans into adulthood. Now that’s a premise worthy of debate. But he doesn’t.… Expand
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CoMovie99Apr 25, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To see the critics rating of this movie tells me that Ben Stiller is flavor of the month and they will do anything to kiss his rear end. The last good movie he was in was "Dodgeball." This piece of cinematic drivel is any bad Stiller movie to add to the list. Watts sleepwalks through her role and the two younger main actors can't. When throwing up is one of your main plot points, its time to rethink your script.… Expand
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LowbrowCinemaMar 27, 2015
WHILE WE'RE YOUNG is yet one more pseudo-intellectual clap trap of a film from the grossly untalented Noah Baumbach. There is not an ounce of originality or genuineness in this utterly false film that contradicts itself at every turn and isWHILE WE'RE YOUNG is yet one more pseudo-intellectual clap trap of a film from the grossly untalented Noah Baumbach. There is not an ounce of originality or genuineness in this utterly false film that contradicts itself at every turn and is just as self-indulgent as its banal characters.… Expand
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luvmelancholiaMay 1, 2015
Anxious to see a comedy amidst the current world turmoil, I was enormously disappointed in the lack of laughs in this move. Ben Stiller (Josh) and Naomi Watts (Cornelia) play a 40 ish childless couple who become enamored with the energy andAnxious to see a comedy amidst the current world turmoil, I was enormously disappointed in the lack of laughs in this move. Ben Stiller (Josh) and Naomi Watts (Cornelia) play a 40 ish childless couple who become enamored with the energy and eclectic lifestye of the much younger couple Jaime (Adam Driver) and Darby (Amanda Seyfried). The "friendship" initially seems like great fun...riding bikes, learning hip-hop dancing and providing one of the fewl funny scenes; attending a street beach party. Soon it is revealed the motivation of Jaime to meet this couple was to use them for promoting his career. The truth propels the foursome to facing some issues that result in individual growth. Josh and Cornelia achieve greater intamacy and a reinvigoration of their creativity. If only the movie had stopped there instead of opting for the hollywood ending, it could have been an intelligent look at a lifestyle choice that didn't involve children.… Expand
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BHBarryApr 9, 2015
"While We’re Young" stars Ben Stiller, Naomi Watts, Amanda Seyfried and Adam Driver in this film written and directed by Noah Baumbach. This is not a good film as Ben Stiller tries to play a Jack Lemmon type character against the beautiful"While We’re Young" stars Ben Stiller, Naomi Watts, Amanda Seyfried and Adam Driver in this film written and directed by Noah Baumbach. This is not a good film as Ben Stiller tries to play a Jack Lemmon type character against the beautiful Ms. Watts but to no avail. More like a lemon than a Lemmon, he Is awkward and quite annoying to watch. Touted by the critics as a great and "deep" film about the older generation facing the younger culture surrounding them, the film never quite achieves this lofty goal. For the most part, tt Is a trite and meanngless story that had me trying to stay awake during some of its footage. I give the film a 5.0 2 and am probably being overly generous by doing that.… Expand
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LynJul 5, 2015
I like Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts, and laughed at some of the wacky, self-deluding ways that this quintessentially New York couple tried to cope with their midlife crisis. But I felt that this turned into a different kind of film about 2/3I like Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts, and laughed at some of the wacky, self-deluding ways that this quintessentially New York couple tried to cope with their midlife crisis. But I felt that this turned into a different kind of film about 2/3 of the way through. Less amusing, more cliched, and the emerging villainy of a certain character feels like a cheap shot. Have to say Adam Driver again shows himself to be an amazing talent, totally riveting and convincing in taking on the demands of any role he's given.… Expand
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jhepApr 15, 2015
The Madly-Off-in-All-Directions-Nut is a tough one to crack. Those of us living with ADHD or something very close to it can readily testify to this fact. Furthermore, today’s ADHD culture exasperates the problem for just aboutThe Madly-Off-in-All-Directions-Nut is a tough one to crack. Those of us living with ADHD or something very close to it can readily testify to this fact. Furthermore, today’s ADHD culture exasperates the problem for just about everyone….hardly anyone is immune…....enter Noah Baumbach and his latest film “While We’re Young” - a gloriously high-energy film that can’t decide what its about and very nearly lands in the ditch as a result !…..
To be more precise Noah-Baumbach-the-Director becomes perilously entangled with wrong-headed choices that Noah-Baumbach-The-Overly-Ambitious-Scriptwriter comes up with …and it is this that very nearly land “While We’re Young” in the ditch. The good news, however, is that the film survives the perverse, near fatal “foot-shooting” antics of its script and ultimately succeeds in winning our affection and even our gratitude.
However, it was definitely a close call and the audience at the screening I attended seemed at times to be almost holding it’s breath wondering if Baumbach would pull it off.
He did and here’s how.…..For one thing there is Baumbach-the-Director’s truly joyous, at times almost ecstatic embracing of the possibilities that the cinema offers. The very strong first half of “While We’re Young” is nothing short of jubilant in its high-spiritedness and enthusiastic accounts of what movies, and indeed Life itself, has to offer. The wacky, wonderful, almost Franciscan young couple that Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts hook up with as the film begins offers Baumbach ideal material to showcase his great love of cinema and the first hour of the film goes swimmingly…….so swimmingly in fact, that it is this brilliant first half of the film that ultimately saves it from the far less successful second half. At about the mid-point of the story- quite weirdly- an entirely different movie arrives on the scene and Baumbach’s overly-ambitious, ADD scriptwriter takes control of the film !
What promised to be a “Harold and Maude-ish” escapade or a new edition of Milos Forman’s delightful “Taking Off” turns into a murky and unsatisfying. wannabe film noir; a puzzling and heady concoction of “Match Point”, “The Talented Mr. Ripley” and Roman Polanski‘s “The Tenant” (with just a daub of “Double Indemnity” and “Blow Up” thrown in for good measure !)..…..anyway none of this “washes” and this second half of the film is badly in need of a far more nuanced re-write. Even worse this new plot development threatens to “sour” all that went before and the entire film threatens to IMPLODE in a key scene in which Adam Driver (who plays the husband in the free-wheeling young couple) suggests that he is not above blackmailing Naomi Watts about the brief sexual indiscretion they had together while they were both “high” on drugs.……This, along with a few other seriously “off” narrative moments, would have sunk a less interesting film by a less interesting director but “While We’re Young” recovers even from these missteps and - almost miraculously -regains its balance.
In effect Baumbach-The-Gifted-Director managing to recoup the losses incurred by Baumbach-The-Scriptwriter and the latter’s overly ambitious indeed, ultimately untenable Scriptwriters-Don‘t-Try-This-At-Home script. That the film manages to survive its “near-death” experience is also due to the wonderful cast Baumbach has assembled. Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts are perfect as the middle-aged couple whose life has mysteriously “stalled”. Each of them nails the “quiet desperation” that has engulfed them as they attempt to recall when was the last time they went on a trip to Europe. Adam Driver is equally powerful and convincing as their suitably quixotic and unfathomable Sammy Glickish new friend……
(footnote- it should be noted that Baumbach CAN write great scripts- as his exquisite “Greenberg” (his masterpiece to date) proves only too well; and likewise his “Francis Ha”- a sort of updated “Perils of Pauline” set in the New York art scene and featuring an unsinkable performance by Greta Gerwig)
…All-in-all Baumbach needs to learn to stop fretting about his material and realize that in film especially More-is-Less….. and needs to trust in his innate smarts and avoid the “fussing” that very nearly destroys the delightful “souffle” that is “While We’re Young”…… Happily the “souffle” HAS survived. This is due in no small part, to the cinematic smarts that are in evidence -for example- in the scenes in which Naomi Watts’ connects with the benefits of hip hop aerobics and appears to awaken from some bewitching, decades-long coma! In the dream-like, at time indecipherable language of the cinema, these moments guide “While We’re Young” away from its stormy and potentially ruinous narrative seas and into safe harbor.… Expand
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duncan1964Jun 29, 2015
A middle aged couple, stuck in a rut, hook up with a younger trendier couple and start to worry that life may have passed them by. Baumbach writes and directs with the familiar feel of Woody Allen, but unfortunately he hasn't managed to writeA middle aged couple, stuck in a rut, hook up with a younger trendier couple and start to worry that life may have passed them by. Baumbach writes and directs with the familiar feel of Woody Allen, but unfortunately he hasn't managed to write characters that are in any way relatable. The world these characters inhabit seems so far removed from most peoples everyday life that it is hard to empathise, or more crucially, even care about their first world problems.… Expand
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fungusgnatMay 12, 2015
This movie is not quite on the level of Baumbach’s “Francis Ha” but I nonetheless found it amusing throughout in various degrees – most of the humor arising from the futility of Josh’s attempts to live young. A more serious subtext – aboutThis movie is not quite on the level of Baumbach’s “Francis Ha” but I nonetheless found it amusing throughout in various degrees – most of the humor arising from the futility of Josh’s attempts to live young. A more serious subtext – about the role of filmmaker point of view and the shaping of “truth” and message in documentaries – is not as successful. Or so it seemed to me, and I see my share of docus. Stirring these ingredients into what is basically a domestic comedy-drama about marriage and mid-life crisis benefits the subtext: a lengthy showdown between Josh and Jamie is at least surrounded by a modestly entertaining movie and thus seems only about half as wearisome as it might have otherwise. As for the marriage/mid-life stuff—a week or so later I only remember the final shots, which I did not find pleasing.… Expand
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ledaumasApr 14, 2015
The lesson I got from this movie is how to make what you do for a living more meaningful. Do you move forward with the truth, or do you twist the truth for the sake of an entertaining presentation? We're all different. Some will do it oneThe lesson I got from this movie is how to make what you do for a living more meaningful. Do you move forward with the truth, or do you twist the truth for the sake of an entertaining presentation? We're all different. Some will do it one way, others will do it another way, and that's what makes life interesting.… Expand
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EludiumQ36Nov 22, 2015
A very Woody Allen-esque rom-drom about a very "white" sub-cultural non-phenom of childless guilt. I'm a white guy and even I saw this as so white bread! How this film was greenlit for the big screen is beyond me, it's the perfect fodder forA very Woody Allen-esque rom-drom about a very "white" sub-cultural non-phenom of childless guilt. I'm a white guy and even I saw this as so white bread! How this film was greenlit for the big screen is beyond me, it's the perfect fodder for Lifetime or WE. The pace, dialogue, scenery is all so banal and boring. Even the lead character Josh says this self-aware line when conversing with hedge fund Dave (played by Ryan Serhant from "MDLNY", the primary reason I even attempted this) "As with many boring things, the longer you watch it, it takes on a different dimension." Except the longer you watch this the only different dimension you'll encounter is your own dream life (because, um, you'll fall asleep.)

"The Family Guy" did a similar treatment of older couple trying to keep up with a younger couple to far greater effect and interest at a fraction of the cost. I guess films of this low caliber are made simply as a paycheck mechanism for career actors. Every film, every tv show, every song can't be a hit but they keep the ball moving forward, everyone employed.… Expand
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mmweissAug 3, 2015
It's not one of Baumbachs's best and it suffers from a disjointed third act, but it's still very charming, sweet, engaging, interesting and entertaining.
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VonSeuxJan 10, 2016
I'm askingmyself why people dislike this movie enough to go and write a full tras review on imdb and metacriic sounding like they were betrayed by the movie premise, is it that people actually feel unconfortable seing movie about adults whoI'm askingmyself why people dislike this movie enough to go and write a full tras review on imdb and metacriic sounding like they were betrayed by the movie premise, is it that people actually feel unconfortable seing movie about adults who don't have a perfect, happy life, or isn't a powerful person? does people feels like looking in the mirror and not liking what they see? Anyway, this movie, as any Baumbach movie, is intelligent, well written and relatable.… Expand
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BrianMcCriticAug 21, 2015
This film works because of the great performances of both couples. Watts and Stiller as the older more set in their ways couple and Driver and Seyfried as the young spontaneous couple. The way they played off each other with both couplesThis film works because of the great performances of both couples. Watts and Stiller as the older more set in their ways couple and Driver and Seyfried as the young spontaneous couple. The way they played off each other with both couples needing something from the other worked brilliantly. A-… Expand
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DAL1960Apr 13, 2015
I thought this movie was hot mess. At times I found myself lost inside the many issues going on. Old school wanting to be new school. Today's kids are so selfish. Many themes goings on. In the end, the movie was very predictable. SomeI thought this movie was hot mess. At times I found myself lost inside the many issues going on. Old school wanting to be new school. Today's kids are so selfish. Many themes goings on. In the end, the movie was very predictable. Some performances worked, others meh. I'm not a big Adam Driver fan. Whether it's in "Girls" or this movie, he pretty much gives the same performance. Ben Stiller is..well. Ben Stiller. He's a competent actor and doesn't bring much to the table. The gems in thsi movie re Amanda Seyfried and Naomi Watts. Of the three Noah Baumbach movies, this was the least impressive. It was just too all over the place. I will say I was a little bored, towards he end, or maybe I was exhausted. I liked Charles Grodin as Watts' dad. By the way, New York filmmakers should stop rehashing Woody Allen's work. It doesn't compare.… Expand
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ydnar4Jun 9, 2015
While We're Young had some fairly relatable characters most notably the two leads Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts. I think this film is more for middle aged adult than it is for anyone else. This film is about middle aged coming to theWhile We're Young had some fairly relatable characters most notably the two leads Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts. I think this film is more for middle aged adult than it is for anyone else. This film is about middle aged coming to the realization that the best part of their lives are over. The cast was more than enough to interest me. Ben Stiller is taking a bit of a different turn in this film and I thought that it suited him as he is now aging himself. I think that Adam Driver was certainly the best character in the film but still I didn't find the film very funny and the film got a little to twisty for a film that is considered a comedy. This film is certainly not terrible but it could have been much better.… Expand
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heathermApr 12, 2015
While We're Young is an interesting look at two couples who are both in very different places in their lives and their marriages. The early lead-up scenes as Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts get to know this compelling younger couple are the mostWhile We're Young is an interesting look at two couples who are both in very different places in their lives and their marriages. The early lead-up scenes as Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts get to know this compelling younger couple are the most entertaining--they manage to make fun of the younger generation in a really clever way, that pokes fun and exaggerates without becoming a complete parody. I especially enjoyed the conversations between Naomi Watts and Amanda Seyfried, as they discussed their perspectives on motherhood and how their friends change when they have children.

Towards the end, however, the movie became much more about the working relationship between the two men, Ben Stiller and Adam Driver, who are both filmmakers--the older man has been on a downward career trajectory because of an unfinished documentary, while Adam Driver's character is a young up-and-comer. While I understand that the plot turn to focus on their film makes for a dramatic conclusion to the movie, I found it much less interesting and I was fairly disappointed that the movie turned to focus on the male characters, leaving the women on the sidelines. Their characters were interesting and well-developed early on, and I thought it was a waste that they weren't filled out any more in the last half of the movie. I was much more interested in their characters, and in the marital dynamics of the individual couples, than I was interested in the clash of egos that the ending focused on. Also, while I don't want to spoil the ending, I thought that the final few minutes of the film did not at all make sense with the rest of it, which also detracted from my enjoyment of the movie. Despite the problems I have with the ending, I still enjoyed the movie, and it's a reasonably fun and clever comedy.… Expand
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andraJun 19, 2015
I am 20 minutes in and it seems like rude, hipster central. Half way in, still the same vibe but, after you get over the first 45 minutes of it, it slowly starts to show you the idea and "message" of the movie. The movie isn't groundbreaking,I am 20 minutes in and it seems like rude, hipster central. Half way in, still the same vibe but, after you get over the first 45 minutes of it, it slowly starts to show you the idea and "message" of the movie. The movie isn't groundbreaking, it's the type that you watch when there is nothing else to watch or if you're 45yo and identify with it's characters. I think it somehow personifies the bridge between 2 generations, and it is suitable for both. Most 20-somethings might find it boring, but if you keep watching it, it will make sense and it will also show you how your parents feel, the baby culture, the new-comers etc. It's a good movie, but not for everyone.… Expand
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GnunezMay 10, 2015
Good acting by Naomi Watts and Charles Grodin. But, I could not figure out if I was watching a comedy or a drama. Too many themes and they unfold too slowly. In my opinion It's a bad Woody Allen impersonation.
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TrailesqueDec 30, 2016
Baumbach does Woody. A 40-something couple, documentary filmmakers, struggling with fertility and career issues, find themselves smitten by a younger couple's seemingly pure, creative life. There are some very funny moments, particularlyBaumbach does Woody. A 40-something couple, documentary filmmakers, struggling with fertility and career issues, find themselves smitten by a younger couple's seemingly pure, creative life. There are some very funny moments, particularly pertaining to Josh's tedious, pretentious documentary that focuses on a Chomsky-like character. Much of the first half is predictable, but things spark up a bit as it when a conflict develops between Josh and his protege, who turns out to be more ambitious and sneaky than he seemed to be. This is not my favorite from Baumbach, but it is still worth watching.… Expand
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SquaredRenDec 27, 2017
This movie has a very modern and fresh plot that will not bore anyone. The way Ben Stiller, Naomi Watts & Adam Driver carried this film, results as a funny and great little movie to watch. Overall, a great film to watch with your partner & friends.
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amheretojudgeJan 15, 2018
you're an old man with a hat..

While We're Young As Ben and Naomi struggles keeping up with the people of their age, there is an unsatisfied tone from the first sequence of the movie which stays with the audience the whole way andyou're an old man with a hat..

While We're Young

As Ben and Naomi struggles keeping up with the people of their age, there is an unsatisfied tone from the first sequence of the movie which stays with the audience the whole way and surprisingly this helps connecting it. While We're Young is one of the finest fresh baked idea coming from Noah and he uses it well depicting generations through a common media and its amusing perspectives that offers us these little chuckles in this smart drama. The resemblance towards Ben's character speaks itself of his work along with such a great cast; Naomi and Adam are brilliant too. A light drama which does not work on a larger margin to make your heart pump faster but it sure is intriguing enough to keep you invested in it for 97 minutes.… Expand
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GrantD243Jun 11, 2019
It's...okay? I expected more from this one considering the talent involved. All I ended up getting, though, was a passable film that barely held my attention for the entire runtime.
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geewahMar 30, 2021
While not Noah Baumbach's finest work, it has his tell tale fingerprints all over it and that can only be a positive thing.
The performances of all the actors involved makes this movie worth seeing for that reason alone.
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NickTheCritickNov 2, 2021
A good cerebral comedy. If with "Mr Jealousy" Baumbach gave me more Woody Allen vibes, here his style is more evident. More raw and less Hollywoodian. I liked Mr Jealousy as well as I liked this.
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ChanekeCholoJan 20, 2022
This is the perfect example of why dramatic comedy is one of my favorites genres. Noah Baumbach does an excellent job showing us the good and the bad side of this kind of friendship.
The performances are great and the script quiet interestingThis is the perfect example of why dramatic comedy is one of my favorites genres. Noah Baumbach does an excellent job showing us the good and the bad side of this kind of friendship.
The performances are great and the script quiet interesting and contemporary, I don't understand why this film was indifferent to the audience, for me was great.… Expand
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