Laggies

In select theaters
October 24^th 2014

100 minutes

English

Overeducated and underemployed, 28 year old Megan (Keira Knightley) is in the throes of a quarterlife crisis. Squarely into adulthood with no career prospects, no particular motivation to think about her future and no one to relate to, Megan is comfortable lagging a few steps behind – while her friends check off milestones and celebrate their new grown-up status. When her high-school sweetheart (Mark Webber) proposes, Megan panics and– given an unexpected opportunity to escape for a week – hides out in the home of her new friend, 16-year old Annika (Chloë Grace Moretz) and Annika’s world-weary single dad Craig (Sam Rockwell). Lynn Shelton, whose unique directorial voice created such astutely observed comedies as YOUR SISTER’S SISTER and HUMPDAY, crafts a sweet, romantic coming-of-age comedy about three people who find their lives intertwined in the most unconventional way as they make through the imperfect realities of modern day life.

starring...

Keira Knightley

Megan

Chloë Grace Moretz

Annika

Sam Rockwell

Craig

Mark Webber

Anthony

Ellie Kemper

Allison

Jeff Garlin

Gretchen Mol

Bethany

Director

Lynn Shelton

Writer

Andrea Seigel

Director or Photography

Ben Kasulke

Production Designer

John Lavin

Costume Designer

Ron Leamon

Casting

Liz Dean & Laura Rosenthal

Composer

Benjamin Gibbard

54% on the CINEMETER

50% - Oct 19, 2014

I loved this movie. Keira Knightly totally owned the role. Chloe Grace Moretz is so expressive. Wise soul.

San Francisco Member

Predictable but very sweet. I love romantic comedies. A little too young for me but so sweet!

San Francisco Member

While perhaps very predictable, I did enjoy the movie for its dialogue and mostly its tackling of the subject of 20 somethings mid-life crises which I think is more real than we suspect.

San Francisco Member

I quite liked it despite some stretches in storytelling. To its credit, I went with it anyway. Found it quite enjoyable.

San Francisco Member

Movie works especially If you know kids under 30.

San Francisco Member

The acting turned this movie from a good movie to a great movie.
San Francisco Member

57% - Oct 19, 2014

Odd plot, but worked fairly well. Very attractive actors. More facial expressions then I can ever recall noticing before. In fact, I was very impressed with Keira Knightly's expressiveness. On reflection, not all that an unusual story.
Washington, DC Member

Started slowly, aptly "lagging," but when it picked up it was great. Very sappy, too deliciously conflicted. Thumbs up!
Washington, DC Member

A lovely "feel-good" movie, light and sweet - a rarity in modern movies.
Washington, DC Member

I love Sam Rockwell in ANY movie and he was great in this. Lightweight story line but very enjoyable and fun. Sweet and a satisfying ending. Sam Rockwell gave it gravitas.
Washington, DC Member

A24