Fresh
Joe Swanberg -- who directed, edited, lensed, co-wrote and played one of the lovelorn characters -- has done wonders with a nothing budget and a personable cast of nonprofessional actors.
V.A. Musetto, New York Post
Overview
The relationships of three men are examined through their use of technology.
Director and cast
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100%
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Fresh
The inability to connect in a hyper-wired world is old news given fresh voice in this tragicomic indie about the way we live.
Nathan Lee, New York Times
Fresh
The movie is unusually attentive to the ironies of communications technology: Note the subtle but definite awkwardness that creeps into the conversation after a prospective girlfriend casually tells Alex that she only checks her e-mail once a week.
Joshua Land, Village Voice
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