Laggies

  • 2014


MOVIE IS melancholy engaging enjoyable directionless emotional
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67 % Fresh
$ 2 Million
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Positive Reviews 59
Negative reviews 13
Average Rating 3.1/5
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2.8
Given that basic premise, its something of a miracle Laggies isnt completely insufferable. Av Club
3.8
However, even if the film doesnt leave much to ponder past the closing credits, its enjoyable while its unfolding, doing justice to the strengths of S .. Indie Wire
2.5
Laggies is two thirds of a genuinely enjoyable, likeable and funny little indie comedy that while far from essential viewing makes for perfectly pleas .. We Got This Covered
3.0
Despite its pleasant veneer, Laggies is a bit adrift itself. Winning performances keep us engaged and a one sequence appearance by Gretchen Mol as Ann .. Austin Chronicle
4.5
Boldly swinging for the rafters and face planting half the time, hes uncharacteristically willing to embarrass himself here. Austin Chronicle
1.5
With that said, Knightley intriguingly doesnt play Megan as an adorably screwed up individual. Screen Daily
1.5
But an emotional truth is rarely the highest priority of a Sundance coming of age comedy. Collider
3.5
With an older looking actor in the role, the film may have felt like a surreal portrait of neurosis. Vulture
3.2
Its often funny, but doesnt have the same sting of knowing truthfulness. Paste Magazine
3.8
Vogts first feature film seamlessly oscillates from bruising drama to uproarious Norwegian comedy with tact. Rogerebert
2.5
Youll want to run away from the adulthood Laggies promotes.The movie just doesnt provide a credible place to escape. Rogerebert
2.0
Its also a Keira Knightley vehicle, in which her snappy charm and chemistry with co stars chivvies things along, without entirely saving the day. Telegraph
3.0
Lynn Sheltons most mainstream picture to date is a late blooming coming of age story, as well as the latest contemporary comedy to tap into the lighte .. Cinema Blend
3.0
When Anthony proposes, Megan enters full meltdown mode and runs away. Ny Daily News
2.5
Buoyed by Keira Knightleys empathetic performance, Laggies is a decent coming of adult age dramedy that (like its protagonist) is a bit too directionl .. Screen Rant
2.5
This is a movie that wants to say something about the difficult process of maturation, but in the end its pretty juvenile itself. One Guys Opinion
3.1
The banter turns sharper, the observations about adulthood, parenting and neglected kids more pointed and spot on. Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
10 1 8 / 10 Lynn Sheltons career has offered intimate comedies founded on uncomfortable events. Blu Ray
4.0
This is the first feature that the talented Lynn Shelton (Humpday, Your Sisters Sister) has directed from someone elses script, and it often seems lik .. Chicago Reader
3.1
The intriguing concept of a comfortably inert young woman is undermined by a few too many grand gestures and contrivances. Usa Today
2.0
Keira Knightley has a massive case of wedding jitters in Say When, a film that takes the directionless slacker character habitually played by Seth Rog .. The Times
3.0
Being the best part of pleasantly forgettable films has become an unfortunate cottage industry for the diversely talented Rockwell, and after last yea .. News Review
3.0
Unlikely as it sounds, theres a refreshing innocence and intimacy to this pairing that really charms, and will work for female audiences in particular .. Radio Times
4.0
Sheltons comedy isnt just smart, but cheerfully wise; not just funny, but cleverly and endlessly so. The Wrap
3.8
One night, Megan reluctantly buys booze for Annika Hunter, a jaded but vulnerable teen played by Chloe Grace Moretz. News Day
2.8
Knightley isnt believable as either a laggy or born again teen.Moretz at least is well cast. Cs Monitor
2.0
In a world before on demand became a safety net for tweeners falling short of commercial and art films, Laggies might have been forgotten. Film Journal
2.0
All make for entirely pleasant company, although theres nothing to match the charm of Begin Again, which did a far better job of showcasing Knightleys .. The Guardian
1.0
Nothing in this story is in any way amusing or plausible: it is a Frankensteins monster of indie screenplay cliches, with a teeth grating performance .. The Guardian
3.5
In short, its fun to watch the actors work.But you wish they had material a little stronger to work with. Az Central
3.8
This is a hilarious yet poignant movie where potentially sorrowful incidents trigger wry humor. Star Tribune
3.5
Yet its Sheltons most commercial work to date, and that dilutes much of her usual charm. Ew
3.0
Its hardly explosive or revelatory, and hinges on more contrivances than it should, but theres a rambling, ambling charm to the film, as if Shelton is .. Flim List
3.0
Theres an engaging premise at the heart of Lynn Sheltons dramedy about a late twenties woman (Keira Knightley) baulking at the looming responsibilitie .. Empire
3.0
Its all a little too neat, but it doesnt really matter: Its a fun movie, anyway. Common Sense Media
3.8
It must be a wonderful thing to look through a camera or stare at a monitor and watch an actress save your whole movie. Sf Gate
3.1
Unspectacularly shot, treading carefully not to impede its own wafer light means of concoction, Sheltons film has compassion and grace, even if its co .. Slant Magazine
3.5
The premise is preposterous and your enjoyment of Laggies will directly correlate to how much you can let that slide, and also to how much you can tol .. Slant Magazine
3.1
Luckily, that guy is played by Sam Rockwell, who in recent years has delivered impressive performances, sneakily suggesting that underneath that somet .. Washington Post
3.0
Its a familiar place for the protagonist of a movie comedy to be, and perhaps a further symptom of the shaky state of American adulthood. The New York Times
4.0
The cast invest awkward situations with the ring of truth and the result is a sweet, funny and very endearing comedy. Express
2.5
While the overall themes and messages at hand are off putting, the film does contain a handful of strong performances and entertaining scenes. The Film Stage
2.5
In Laggies, Keira Knightley tries on a generic American dialect.Based on the results, the actress defines that as nasal, and how! Chicago Tribune
3.1
Shelton has a knack for throwing good actors into emotional tangles and letting them wing their way out. Boston Globe
3.5
Robin Clifford Laura Clifford Megan (Kiera Knightly) had the world by the tail when she graduated high school.But, now, 10 years later, she is a ship .. Reeling Reviews
3.5
Robin Clifford Laura Clifford Megan (Kiera Knightly) had the world by the tail when she graduated high school.But, now, 10 years later, she is a ship .. Reeling Reviews
3.5
Charming and off kilter, this is a rare tale of a young woman struggling with her identity in a way that deals a shock of recognition and never apolog .. Flickfilosopher
3.5
As unlikely as the situation may be, Knightley and Moretz build a convincing relationship, even as the story heads into questionably sappy territory. Las Vegas Weekly
3.0
Theres a freewheeling authenticity to the way the characters interact, one thatll leave you with a smile of recognition on your face. Total Film
3.8
Director Lynn Shelton opts for a simple shooting style that emphasizes relationships and dialogue rather than trying to call attention to the filmmake .. ReelViews
3.0
VIDEO: 10 Moments That Rocked the Sundance Film Festival From production values to performances to the script, everything here is more polished than w .. Hollywood Reporter
2.0
Hard to believe.By this point, the well spring of my incredulity had run dry. Standard
4.5
Talk about your quintessential chick flick!.But chick flick or no, I loved it. Tony Medley
3.5
The film is sly in the way it plays with the age difference between them. Los Angeles Times
3.5
But if the narrative progression feels too tidy and circumscribed, Sheltons talent for bringing out the best in her actors remains satisfyingly intact .. Variety
3.8
Though hardly profound in its implications, the picture proves different enoughin content and verbal styleto be quirky. Groucho Reviews
3.5
But Laggies is her most commercial project yet, and with an engaging script from first time screenwriter Andrea Seigel, Shelton proves herself not onl .. Consequence Of Sound
2.5
Rather than allowing Laggies to find its own rhythm, Shelton relies on the awkward contrivances of Andrea Seigels screenplay. Movie Habit
3.0
Another similarity to the aforementioned productions, is that it has once again made for highly enjoyable cinematic territory. Hey U Guys
3.8
Keira Knightley takes the familiar and usually male role of an adulthood adverse underachiever and nicely flips it with goofy charm, guided by a stron .. The Star
3.5
Its usually men who have trouble growing up in American movies and TV shows, from the pitiable buffoonery of sitcom dads to the all out idiocy of Adam .. Oregon Live
2.5
The film started with a couple of nice ideas and a fantastic cast but just couldnt put the pieces together. Deseret News
3.1
The cast is the films greatest strength.Knightley is charming and attractive enough that you can more easily forgive her foibles and poor decision mak .. Three Movie Buffs
3.0
You may know where this is all going to end, but its the possible scale of the wreckage that keeps you watching. Digital Spy
3.1
They have a sparky and enjoyable chemistry, even if their eventual clinch can be seen coming from a mile away. New York Post
1.3
Certainly theres merit in exploring loneliness and lack of direction at any age, with a longing for happier times.But lines like You cant keep putting .. Red Eye Chicago
3.0
And while the film has a warm, engaging tone thats often both honest and funny, it also feels somewhat contrived as it pushes Knightleys character int .. Contact Music
4.0
Its a premise unworthy of a cheesy sitcom.You can kind of guess what happens Meagan ends up disappointing everyone who has anything to do with her, bu .. Ar Kansas Online
4.0
Laggies is one of the years delights, a smart comedy that never sacrifices its depth for cheap laughs. Hollywood And Fine
2.0
But on the whole, Laggies isnt broad enough to have so many characters made to look silly for valuing long term commitments over aimless self absorpti .. The Dissolve
3.0
At heart its a hang out picture, albeit one thats still on the move, heading to the next plot turn so that it never stagnates. Metro New York
3.8
Man child movies have long been commonplace for members of the opposite sex, so Laggies, penned by Andrea Seigel, is a welcome twist, one with more th .. Mercury News
2.0
Sam Rockwell continues his streak of being the most engaging and entertaining presence in an otherwise rote indie drama. Under The Radar Mag
3.0
Director Lynn Sheltons sweetly charming romantic comedy drifts along in the manner you might expect but the richness is in the detail from the perfect .. Sky
4.0
It does to Adam Sandlers manchild movies what Bridesmaids did to gross out comedies. It flips the gender and adds charm and decent jokes. Daily Star
3.8
Director Lynn Shelton delivers enough humor and poignancy to make up for a frustrating tameness in this female slacker romp exploring the terror invol .. Sf Examiner
1.5
The movies implausible fairy tale resolution feels shallow and cheap because its understanding of the problem its exploring is shallow and cheap. World Wng
2.8
Laggies features terrific performances, but its story and character development leave much to be desired. Schmoes Know
3.1
If it wobbles a bit as a narrative, at least it fits with the rhythms of its lost and meandering protagonist. M Live
2.2
Knightley does a remarkable job in a role written for an American actress. Moretz and Rockwell give decent support. But you can bail out a boat with g .. Charlotte Observer



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