Alex Winter's 'Adulthood' is a refreshingly wicked take on the traditional crime noir genre, marrying dark humor with an unflinching look at family dynamics and the messy business of inheritance. The film's central plot revolves around Meg (Kaya Scodelario), who must navigate her increasingly strained relationship with her widowed mother Judy (Ingunn Omholt) as she prepares for her passing, all while dealing with her own set of troubles – including a flailing business and a family that seems to be falling apart.
Enter Noah (Josh Gad), Meg's screenwriter brother, who arrives on the scene just in time to stir up more trouble. As they both prepare to deal with their mother's death and the division of assets, they stumble upon an old corpse hidden away in Judy's basement – a discovery that sets off a chain reaction of events as they unravel the mystery of who the deceased might be.
Meanwhile, supporting cast members add a welcome layer of texture to the proceedings. Billie Lourd shines as Grace, Meg's rough-around-the-edges home-help, while Anthony Carrigan steals every scene he's in as Bodie, the needy and charming but repulsive cousin who shows up uninvited to stir up more family drama.
If 'Adulthood' feels slightly undercooked at times – perhaps due to director Alex Winter's relatively limited experience behind the camera or Michael MB Galvin's script, which doesn't quite generate enough tension as it hurtles towards its conclusion – there's something undeniably compelling about this film's nasty little swagger. It's a scathing commentary on family dynamics and the absurdities of inheritance laws, served up with a healthy dose of dark humor that makes for an unpleasant but engaging viewing experience.
Ultimately, 'Adulthood' feels like a throwback to the best noir-tinged black comedies of yore – one that knows its template inside out and still manages to subvert expectations in some delightful ways. While it's not without its flaws, this quietly ruthless film is worth watching for fans of dark comedy and anyone who's ever had to navigate the messy world of family dynamics and inheritance laws.
Enter Noah (Josh Gad), Meg's screenwriter brother, who arrives on the scene just in time to stir up more trouble. As they both prepare to deal with their mother's death and the division of assets, they stumble upon an old corpse hidden away in Judy's basement – a discovery that sets off a chain reaction of events as they unravel the mystery of who the deceased might be.
Meanwhile, supporting cast members add a welcome layer of texture to the proceedings. Billie Lourd shines as Grace, Meg's rough-around-the-edges home-help, while Anthony Carrigan steals every scene he's in as Bodie, the needy and charming but repulsive cousin who shows up uninvited to stir up more family drama.
If 'Adulthood' feels slightly undercooked at times – perhaps due to director Alex Winter's relatively limited experience behind the camera or Michael MB Galvin's script, which doesn't quite generate enough tension as it hurtles towards its conclusion – there's something undeniably compelling about this film's nasty little swagger. It's a scathing commentary on family dynamics and the absurdities of inheritance laws, served up with a healthy dose of dark humor that makes for an unpleasant but engaging viewing experience.
Ultimately, 'Adulthood' feels like a throwback to the best noir-tinged black comedies of yore – one that knows its template inside out and still manages to subvert expectations in some delightful ways. While it's not without its flaws, this quietly ruthless film is worth watching for fans of dark comedy and anyone who's ever had to navigate the messy world of family dynamics and inheritance laws.
I gotta say, 'Adulthood' has that classic noir vibe going on - you know, like a 90s crime drama, but with a wicked sense of humor 
. The cast is fire, Billie Lourd as Meg's home-help is everything 
! But what really gets me is how it pokes fun at family dynamics and inheritance laws... I mean, who hasn't had to deal with crazy relatives or weird family stuff? 
. It's like the filmmakers took all these tropes and stereotypes and just turned them on their head... which is kinda refreshing, you know? 
Still, I wish they'd fleshed out the script a bit more - there are some moments that feel a tad predictable 
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. If you're into that sorta thing, it's definitely worth checking out! 
the whole thing just felt so raw and honest about family drama, you know? like the writing was really good at capturing that uncomfortable vibe when you're dealing with your own family's stuff. and the cast was amazing, billie lourd as meg's home-help was literally the best part of the movie for me 
. i mean, it's not perfect and all, but it felt so... authentic? like, alex winter really nailed that noir-black comedy vibe. i'm definitely down to watch more dark comedies now! 
. I love how the film doesn't shy away from getting real about inheritance laws and how they can be super messed up 
. And that supporting cast? Wow, Billie Lourd and Anthony Carrigan are total scene-stealers! 
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. The whole movie just feels so raw & honest, like it's not afraid to get ugly when it needs to. I love how it pokes fun at inheritance laws & the absurdities of family dynamics 
. Overall, if u haven't seen it yet, def give Adulthood a watch - it's like a toxic relationship, you know u shouldn't be watching it, but u just can't look away 
and we both loved it! It's like, so dark and twisted, but in a good way? The cast is amazing, especially Billie Lourd as Meg's friend - she's hilarious 
. I love how the film pokes fun at family dynamics and inheritance laws, it's like they're saying "hey, this is all ridiculous, let's just roll with it". The only thing that kept me from giving it 5 stars was that some parts felt a bit predictable, but overall it's a great watch if you're into dark comedies 
. Also, I'm not sure if it's just me, but Josh Gad seems a bit miscast as Noah... maybe he could've played him more like a quirky weirdo instead of straight-up annoying 
. And Billie Lourd slaying it as Grace is definitely a highlight though! 
Like, who hasn't dealt with their own crazy fam members or inheritance shenanigans? 
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and now you're stuck dividing up their stuff with your crazy relatives 
it's like they took every bad family movie trope and mashed them all together into one sickly sweet film 
The plot's got some twists and turns, but it's still super engaging. If I'm being honest, sometimes it feels a little rough around the edges, but that's part of its charm