When Daniel tells Jason to win Ellie’s heart and to “Do it like the movies… like Jerry Maguire,” one wishes Gormican would have restrained himself from inserting corny proclamations of love at the end that do recall the eye-rolling “You had me at hello” moment from Cameron Crowe’s comedy classic. Though the film can be genuinely funny at times, the comedy does rely on a few too many familiar tropes of the romantic comedy genre, from the mistaken identity of Jason’s love interest to a corny proclamation of love at the end (at a location the script telegraphs far in advance). Meanwhile, the love interests get similar character trajectories to their male object of affection, with Poots and Davis holding their own against Efron and Teller, while Lucas being just as under-served as Jordan. However, while Daniel’s storyline gradually shows his transformation from buffoonish but romantically desperate comic relief to one wholly invested in the comfort of a relationship, Jason’s shift from one weary of commitment to full-fledged romantic is sudden. (As the closing credits show, Teller has quite the prowess for sharp, if crude improvisation, his comic knack bringing the film its heaviest laughs.) While they are cocksure in the roles, the young actors are not smug and their easy charm makes their characters both likeable and flawed. Otherwise, Efron and Teller provide good company and share terrific chemistry, ribbing off each other to see who can be the most obnoxious. When this movie poster first showed up, it seemed to be capitalizing on the 'awkward' fad: it boasted Zac Efrons dazed-and-confused expression, Michael B. We hardly get to see him go through the struggle of wading back into the dating waters or any conflicted emotions of getting back together with Vera. Jordan, who has proved a powerful presence on screens big ( Fruitvale Station) and small ( Friday Night Lights, The Wire), is wasted in a character arc that undervalues his potential as a comedic and dramatic actor. (written by) Cast (in credits order) complete, awaiting verification Produced by Music by David Torn Cinematography by Brandon Trost. By far, he gets the least screen time of the three male characters, which is a shame, since Mikey’s discovery of his wife’s infidelity is the catalyst for the drama in the story. (directed by) Writing Credits Tom Gormican. ![]() The film moves at a brisk pace, maneuvering between three different romantic storylines while only under-serving one. That Awkward Moment is a 2014 American bromantic comedy drama film written and directed by Tom Gormican in his directorial debut.
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