A gay cocky young man travels to Oregon to work on an apple farm. Out of his element, he finds his lifestyle and notions being picked apart by everyone who crosses his path.
For Sedaris fans, "C.O.G." is a regrettably patronizing washout.
– Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Sep 2013
fresh:
The film features snappy, hilarious bits among the coming-of-age vignettes, but it loses momentum as it winds toward a finish. You won't grow bored with the characters, but you might check your watch a few times.
– Randy Cordova,
Arizona Republic,
19 Sep 2013
fresh:
a dramedy that keeps you guessing where the main character is going (emotionally and physically) as he drifts from one odd situation to the next.
– David Lewis,
San Francisco Chronicle,
19 Sep 2013
rotten:
Despite smatterings of wit and a stable of skilled performers, "C.O.G." struggles to find a consistent tone, its episodic structure veering from farcical to poignant to dangerously raw.
– Jeannette Catsoulis,
New York Times,
19 Sep 2013
fresh:
Modest and good-looking, the film starts as dark comedy and ends in pathos. Director Alvarez makes the Oregon scenery a character unto itself.