Rotten
Neither the script's up-to-the-minute signifiers nor its cheekily self-aware humor can entirely dispel a formulaic feel.
Justin Chang, Variety
About Alex
#Sex #Jealousy #Wine #Regret - After all, what are friends for?
2014 · 1h 36m · R
Comedy, Drama
Directed by
Jesse Zwick
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About Alex
Overview
When a group of old college friends reunite over a long weekend after one of them attempts suicide, old crushes and resentments shine light on their life decisions, and ultimately push friendships and relationships to the brink.
Director and cast
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Top critics, in their words
46%
Tomatometer
Fresh
The intelligence and unhackneyed humor of the believable, unself-conscious screenplay by fledgling director Mr. Zwick (son of veteran director Edward Zwick) deserves special praise. It never hits a false note.
Rex Reed, New York Observer
Rotten
The chronicle of a less self-absorbed generation, it's less annoying than The Big Chill but also less funny.
Kate Taylor, Globe and Mail
Rotten
Only Plaza's performance as the troubled Sarah comes close to creating a three-dimensional character.
John Hartl, Seattle Times
Rotten
The insight that social media fosters false intimacy is old news. The film shows only a half-formed sense of how careers have changed in 30 years.
Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times
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