Friendship
First screened in June 2025
Director: Andrew DeYoung. Cast: Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd, Kate Mara, Jack Dylan Grazer, Meredith Garretson, Billy Bryk, Daniel London, Jacob Ming-Trent, Eric Rahill, Whitmer Thomas, Rick Worthy, Jon Glaser, Raphael Sbarge, Omar Torres, Jason Veasey, Conner O'Malley, Josh Segarra. Screenplay: Andrew DeYoung.

   
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In Brief: What if Judd Apatow made Enduring Love? Odd beats in script, edits, design, lead performance land. Not everything does.

VOR:   Any movie with such an odd rhythm, tone, and guiding spirit has the benefit of standing out. Few real surprises, though, and not formally innovative.

Grade: B–


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