A spark of attraction smolders, then ignites, between two teens from different high schools who meet by chance at a party.
Writing
Joss Whedon-esque banter from the director's son, shockingly earned.
Acting
Dylan O'Brien's twitchy sincerity before Maze Runner made him famous.
Sound
Awkward silences used as actual punctuation — rare and brave.
Director
Jon Kasdan
Dylan O'Brien
Dave Hodgman
Britt Robertson
Aubrey Miller
Craig Roberts
Simon Daldry
James Frecheville
Ronny
Victoria Justice
Jane Harmon
Maggie Elizabeth Jones
Stella
Halston Sage
Brianna
Lamarcus Tinker
Big Corporation
Joshua Malina
Aubrey's Dad
Christine Taylor
Aubrey's Mom
Molly C. Quinn
Erica #1
Matthew Fahey
Brendan Meltzer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Jon Kasdan wrote this at 21, loosely based on his own weekend-long first relationship. His dad Lawrence Kasdan wrote The Big Chill.
Shot in 2010 but shelved until 2012, making Dylan O'Brien a 'discovery' despite already being Teen Wolf famous. The film's buried release explains its cult status.
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