Drinking Buddies

  • 2013


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52 %
84 % Certified-fresh
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 75
Negative reviews 5
Average Rating 3.5/5
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3.8
The actors all blend terrifically, making this the film equivalent of great hang time. EW
1.3
This looks like a string of screen tests and home movie outtakes of the actors getting hammered on set. Its Grown Ups 2 for the art house crowd. Rogerebert
4.0
The film can be maddeningly slack at times, but its rewarding nonetheless. Common Sense Media
4.2
It should do well on digital platforms due to a combination of star and genre. Indie Wire
3.5
A Burn Later presentation in association with Rise Entertainment and Dark Arts. Variety
2.0
Johnson stole plenty of scenes in last years quirky romance Safety Not Guaranteed. We Got This Covered
3.5
The comedy in this is a light seasoning enough for an enjoyable taste, but not so potent that it masks the taste of whats beneath. We Got This Covered
1.5
If youre going to build an entire film on microexpressions, then a certain innate magnetism is required. Austin Chronicle
4.0
It can be very funny, but theres a bittersweet streak underpinning even the lightest moments. Time Out
3.0
Yet its still shambling and loose enough to not be mistaken for some rote rom com. Time Out
3.0
It comes in and out of dramatic focus, and its grip on your attention tightens and slackens but never entirely falters. The Guardian
4.0
But its also more mature than its plot, premise and even its ancestry suggest. The Guardian
3.1
The allure of shared interests and easy chemistry has always acted as a sirens song in Swanbergs movies, with characters departing solid relationships ..
3.5
What makes Drinking Buddies most likeable is its infectious sense of fun. Screen Daily
3.5
The flirting weve witnessed before this slumber party primes us for one thing, but Swanberg gives us something slightly more complicated. The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
If youre going to build an entire film on microexpressions, then a certain innate magnetism is required.
4.0
Swanbergs film is essentially a small scale drama made funny by the easy, witty banter of its protagonists. Paste Magazine
3.0
Drink is a social lubricant, but on film its seldom quite this slippery, and Swanberg makes sure your premonitions of rom commish plot turns are conti .. Telegraph
3.5
Motivated by the belief that scenes of gently needling camaraderie (in which little is addressed but plenty is hinted at) are more than enough, Swanbe ..
3.8
.(AP Photo/Magnolia Pictures) This film publicity image released by Magnolia Pictures shows Olivia Wilde, left, and Jake Johnson in a scene from Drink .. San Francisco Chronicle
5.0
If you ever had doubts regarding any of these actors abilities, just watch this movie so you can get rid of them.The performances made this film. The Young Folks
4.0
Meanwhile, the two couples in this charmingly shaggy relationship movie arent always sure what they are to each other. Ny Daily News
3.0
The dialogue between the two is loose, witty, and funny, with Johnson bringing his proven comedic timing and Wilde giving back just as much wit. Screen Rant
3.8
When movie excitement has become banal, this sort of banality is refreshing. The Globe And Mail
3.8
In its shruggy, shambling way, Swanbergs movie asks pointed questions about intimacy, and jealousy, and whether it is possible for a man and a woman t .. Philly
3.5
But they havent set a date, and Jill is getting nervous about whether they will ever tie the knot. Spirituality And Practice
3.5
The alcohol flows freely in Drinking Buddies, but happily not all the high spirits are of the liquid variety. One Guys Opinion
3.5
Unfortunately the pic never takes us to another level, and its fun never grows or is sustained. Sover
3.8
Luke and Kate are co workers at a Chicago brewery, where they spend their days drinking and flirting. Blu Ray
3.5
There is a nice, platonic feel to this little ensemble film with much of the dialog improvised by the actors.
3.2
There is a nice, platonic feel to this little ensemble film with much of the dialog improvised by the actors.
4.4
Director Joe Swanberg and a terrific ensemble cast imbue a simple story with authenticity and shambling charm. Usa Today
2.8
The characters are likeable and engaging and the film ends up being amiable, if not quite winning. Lariat
4.0
Wonderfully energetic and persuasive central performances keep it engaging, for the most part, along with a light comic touch and a brutal central hon .. Independent
3.5
Swanberg gives the film a meandering, improvised tone, which makes it a slice of life movie rather than a plot driven story. Shadows On The Wall
4.0
The View London Review out ofstarsRunning time:minsWritten and directed by mumblecore maestro Joe Swanberg, Drinking Buddies stars Olivia Wilde as Kat .. View London
3.8
We become so accustomed to the predictable rhythms of the rom com that its quietly thrilling or just plain unsettling, depending on your tastes to hav .. New York Post
3.5
Drinking Buddies embraces this schematic set up as a vehicle for spending time with its characters, as well as a means of exploring how silences, side .. Film Journal International ..
4.0
Even if practically every romantic comedy ever made has tried to teach us otherwise. Az Central
3.5
Underneath lurk commitment issues, very likely rooted in abandonment issues. Npr
4.0
Drinking Buddies review: subtextual romance by MaryAnn Johanson A beautifully observed dramedy about modern friendship and romance; funny, poignant, u ..
2.5
Writer director Joe Swanberg s free form tale of office flirtations between co workers in a Chicago microbrewery offers a fresh take on a classic stor .. Toronto Star
2.5
Sadly, the film ends up lacking much in the way of entertainment. Reel Talk Reviews
3.0
Joe Swanberg (Hannah Takes the Stairs) is one of the mumblecore movements finest and most prolific directors and the largely improvised Drinking Buddi .. Flim List
4.0
What might in lesser hands have been an aimless, stilted disaster here becomes, thanks to these capable, funny capable actors, a finely observed natur .. Eye For Film
2.0
All coverage within bostonherald.com from the last 14 days remains free of charge. Boston Herald
3.5
With the rise of digital filmmaking in the last decade, a new wave of DIY mumblecore filmmakers have risen up through the ranks. Blogs Indie Wire
3.0
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4.0
The movie is cute and funny, often raunchy but sometimes romantic, but mixing all those things into a single comedy cocktail can lead to an erratic fi ..
3.2
But if youre looking for a movie to drink beer to that wont kill too many additional brain cells, it serves just fine. Oregon Live
3.0
The fluidity of the film is what makes it refreshing; capturing the waves and rhythms of emotion through a combination of careful scripting and improv .. Digital Spy
3.6
Published on Aug 29, 2013 Drinking Buddies starring Olivia Wilde, Jason Sudeikis, Anna Kendrick, and Ron Livingston is reviewed by Matt Atchity (Edito .. You Tube
4.4
The role of timing in relationships and the sometimes delayed, gnawing virus of guilt is nothing new. Red Eye Chicago
3.8
Small in size yet keenly adept at human observation, films like Drinking Buddies are a pleasurable respite from the routine of seeing characters contr .. Dustin Put Man
3.5
In fine mumblecore style, this film meanders through its scenes focussing on conversations while skipping over some key moments that might have helped .. Contact Music
3.1
Its not only that Chris and Jill are mismatches for their respective romantic partners; theyre mismatches for the movies overall hipster granola aesth .. Larsen On Film
3.8
Swanberg, often lumped in with the low budget, indie film mumblecore crowd, takes familiar genre variables and creates a playful and naturalistic film .. Js Online
2.5
Casting a glamorous movie star might be good for the films commercial prospects, but it harms its aspirations to verisimilitude. The Dissolve
4.0
The may be cliches but the lack of them might leave some viewers unsatisfied. Hollywood Chicago
4.0
Based on the filmmaking in evidence here, you may not want to make the case for Swanberg as the Bergman of his generation, but the film is far more wa .. Film Comment
3.8
This movie needs time for its seemingly improvised dialogue and ambiguous, flawed characters to take root, grow and blossom. Daily Herald
4.5
A quietly thrilling romance, an amusingly serious drama, a lovable relationship captured on film. Crave Online
3.0
While at times it feels like Drinking Buddies can stare a little too hard into the depths of its own Pilsner clear premise, it finds its groove with s .. The Skinny
4.0
Kate (Olivia Wilde) and Luke (Jake Johnson) Picture: Supplied Brewery workmates Kate (Olivia Wilde) and Luke (Jake Johnson) have serious chemistry: th .. Metro
4.0
Of the central quartet, most impressive is Wilde, a good actress whose lone career achievement thus far is being the best thing in a bunch of bad movi .. Streaming Quickflix
1.0
But who needs one in a film like this.Unfortunately, the opening gambit is as good/bad as it gets. Tony Mack
3.0
Its a tired Hollywood maxim that gorgeous actresses have to dress down and frump up to be taken seriously in their craft. Wp Me
3.0
Mumblecore mainmen Mark and Jay Duplass broke out of the uber naturalistic sub genre by recruiting big hitting A listers John C Reilly, Jonah Hill and .. Sky
3.5
Every time youre sure of whats going to happen, Swanberg sends his film in a direction that feels more like real life than Hollywood. Ut Sandiego
3.5
Its like Jerry and Elaine on Seinfeld, but without funny neighbours. O Canada
3.0
But, if youre in the mood for a talky independent that doesnt look as if its been made a by a wannabe Woody Allen, Drinking Buddies might just leave y .. Birmingham Mail
2.5
The notion is that at least one of the couples is through but hasnt gotten around to admitting it to themselves.That situation feels fresh, and writer .. Twin Cities
4.0
JK, but actually though its a feel good film about a not so feel good subject, a romantic comedy that lingers on the really annoying, messy parts of r .. Bust
4.0
x Close What is the Tomatometer.The Tomatometer rating based on the published opinions of hundreds of film and television critics is a trusted measure .. Rotten Tomatoes
4.0
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4.0
A delightful and natural exploration of friendship that is at once honest, refreshingly funny and uncomfortably real. Fox News
3.0
Its life is pretty much like the life the average middle class American leads. Mubi
3.8
Ultimately, it feels like its own unique brew altogether: sweet and silly and sad. Christy Lemire
3.8
The consumption of alcohol is a time honored way of lubricating social interactions and lowering inhibitions. Movie Dearest Blog Spot
2.8
Drinking Buddies is well acted, pretty, and avoids the Hollywood ending, but there are better options for avoiding a Hollywood ending than a Hollywood .. Filmdrunk Uproxx
4.4
While I admire the UW CInematheque for its mission to bring unusual and challenging films to the big screen, I fear it may have gone too far with Drin .. Madison Movie
5.0
Although their affinity for one another is palpable, the duo always remained platonic, instead finding love with others. Spin Off Comic Book Resour ..
5.0
I swooned again watching Paolo Sorrentinos grand Italian homage to Fellini, The Great Beauty. Kill Your Darlings
4.0
A laid back tale of friendship and love, unhindered by excessive ambition, this flick is funny, nuanced, relatable, touching, and an absolute pleasure .. Melbourne Concrete Playgro ..



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