Tuesday, March 27, 2012

The Art of Getting By 2011

The Art of Getting By (2011)     A high school slacker forges an unlikely bond with the most popular girl in his class.  He becomes an apprentice to an older artist after learning that is disdain for homework my cost him his diploma.  George is not a people person but he's made it through high school with a minimal amount of effort usually drawing in every class.  Sally is a natural born beauty whose popularity helps to hide the fact that she's miserable at home.  Despite appearances, Sally and George discover that they actually have a lot in common.  Now, just as George begins to turn the corner with his slacker attitude, his lazy past threatens to hinder his forward momentum.
     Freddie Highmore and Emma Roberts are good in this and Rita Wilson plays Freddie's mom.  Everyone has a lot of problems, high school is tough on teens and parents.  3* (This movie is OK)

83 min, Drama directed by Gavin Wiesen with Freddie Highmore, Emma Roberts, Michael Angarano, Elizabeth Reaser, Sam Robards, Jarleth Conroy, Ann Dowd, Marcus Carl Franklin.

Note:  Blockbuster 2 1/2*, imdb 6.4 out of 10, 17% critic 48% audience on Rotten Tomatoes.





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