The Spectacular Now is a 2013 romantic comedy-drama film directed by James Ponsoldt. It centers on a carefree, party-loving boy who encounters a shy but determined girl, leading to unexpected ...

I think the fairest compliment I can pay to director James Ponsoldt’s compelling and restrained indie love story “The Spectacular Now” is that it often bugged me while I was watching it, ...

The Spectacular Now is a multilayered film with much depth to it, as the emphasis shifts from the key relationship at hand, to Sutter’s fulfilling attempts to track down his estranged father.

PARK CITY, Utah -- “The Spectacular Now,” one of the only dramatic films to premiere to a strong response at this year’s Sundance Film Festival so far, will soon be seen outside of this ...

There have been after-school specials on the topics addressed in “The Spectacular Now,” but the movie does not feel at all like a lesson. Modeled on one of Cameron Crowe’s (“Say Anything ...

"We couldn't think of a movie that takes place now and has the feel of a John Hughes film. But I think James has definitely captured that." Agreed! Also, for all those who love Friday Night Lights ...

One of this year's stand out coming-of-age independent films is The Spectacular Now, directed by James Ponsoldt.I've been raving about it since Sundance, where it premiered and was acquired by A24 ...

In the excellent coming-of-age film “The Spectacular Now,” opening Friday, Sutter (Teller) likewise wants to make the most of his time. Preaching “Live in the now,” he’s a think-later ...

In “The Spectacular Now,” Woodley plays Aimee, a bookish high school graduate who takes a shine to troubled classmate Sutter. Inspired by such movies as “Say Anything” and “Dazed and ...

In “The Spectacular Now,” Woodley plays Aimee ... Originally Published: August 13, 2013 at 7:14 AM MST ...