I really like this movie, not because it's some great love story. Because come to think of it, it isn't really a love story. Sutter is in love with his ex, Cassidy throughout the whole film. I like the movie because it is raw and just REAL.Sutter is a fun guy who lives in the moment. He doesn't worry about the future or about consequences (just like most adolescents). With graduation and adulthood approaching, Cassidy breaks up with Sutter because she wants a future. All in all, she wants someone who takes life seriously - Something Sutter refuses to do. He's a likeable guy, very easy going, which makes getting over him that much harder. But still, she moves on. Sutter then meets Aimee who is a very sweet girl with a good head on her shoulders. Her and Sutter get along very well. They soon open up to each other, and she ends up losing her virginity to him. Still... Sutter is hung up on his ex, which is what bothered me about the film. However, it gives the story and the viewer a sense of realism. The reason why Aimee is so important and a big part of the plot is because she's the reason as to why Sutter finally faces his demons, and not once does she give up on him, not even when he tries pushing her away. She's very forgiving, understanding, compassionate, and loving. She's exactly what Sutter needs. I can see how some people don't like this movie. I disagree, but I understand why. It's not your typical romance, like The Notebook, A Walk To Remember, or The Vow to name a few. In the end, it's a realistic story that many can relate to topped with great actors.

Most stories revolving around suburban high school life all pretty much go the same direction. "The Spectacular Now" is a revelation in coming-of-age cinema that has a powerful take on growing up and accepting oneself for who they are. Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley are pitch perfect and work beautifully together, creating a bond audiences not only can invest in, but truly care for, making the film work on so many different levels. This is a film ever high schooler should see and learn from. It's an honest look at the awkward stage in ones life called high school in which no one is really sure what they're meant to do or where they're going, and where we rely on others to get us through the day and guide us through life. "The Spectacular Now" captures that and delivers excellent results.

The only thing spectacular about this film is how it managed to convince critics that it's good. It's not. This movie suffers from bad acting and a worse script. I couldn't relate to the characters at all. The main character was self-absorbed and didn't care about anyone but himself.

The Spectacular Now is a great movie with a very well developed plot and a talented cast. It is a very nice, subtle drama that follows a recently graduated young man named Sutter. The characters lifestyle and free loathing personality is conveyed really well, which goes on to showcase tonal changes well as he gets involved with Aimee, a shy, self cautious girl who has experienced far less than him. Watching this imperfect relationship blossom is beautiful, there interactions are relatable and human. I did find that there was a massive lack of character development for anyone other than Sutter and Aimee. I completely understand that they are the main characters, so of course they would be given the most scope, but everyone else is quite two dimensional and their scenes only serve as plot development.Miles Teller and Shallene Woodley both deliver tremendous performances. Both characters change from being with each other, as any couple would, as we see the slow alterations of their personality as the plot progresses very well thanks to two young performers who manage to make their work appear effortless. Slow moving drama that is a pleasure from beginning to end. A stellar script and a cast that do it justice, I would recommend The Spectacular Now to anyone looking for a good drama. Sutter, a popular party boy, meets introvert Aimee, and a romance soon blossoms between them. Best Performance: Miles Teller