I was fortunate to see this excellent film at the Phoenix Film Festival . It went on to be named best picture at this years event. Based on a true story the script follows a young man on his quest to survive a bullying environment at his boarding school and get the validation of his idol J.D. Salinger. The script is crisp and well written. The pacing of the film kept me entranced throughout.
Chris Cooper is perfectly cast as a cranky Salinger. Alex Wolff is deep and relatable as the protagonist. This young man has great things ahead of him in his acting career! Stefania LaVie Owen sparkles as his love interest and road trip buddy. The cast of jocks, actors, and teachers give a good depth to the story telling.
The lovely campus and the countryside they pass through on the quest to meet Salinger provide a perfect backdrop. The Cinematography is a big plus. I truly hope this film is picked up for wider distribution. Audiences who loved films like "The Perks of Being a Wallflower," "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl,' or "The Spectacular Now" should see this awesome film!
Chris Cooper is perfectly cast as a cranky Salinger. Alex Wolff is deep and relatable as the protagonist. This young man has great things ahead of him in his acting career! Stefania LaVie Owen sparkles as his love interest and road trip buddy. The cast of jocks, actors, and teachers give a good depth to the story telling.
The lovely campus and the countryside they pass through on the quest to meet Salinger provide a perfect backdrop. The Cinematography is a big plus. I truly hope this film is picked up for wider distribution. Audiences who loved films like "The Perks of Being a Wallflower," "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl,' or "The Spectacular Now" should see this awesome film!
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