Drinking Buddies is an all around interesting piece partially because director Joe Swanberg didn’t really have a script and just let his actors riff off each other to intriguing result and partially because of the lively chemistry between the affable cast that includes Olivia Wilde, Jake Johnson, John Livingstone and Anna Kendrick. Everything feels a little awkward as your typical glamorized falling in love tale is checked at the gate.
I caught this at SIFF and attended a Q&A with Swanberg and would certainly recommend the film. Take a look at the trailer and see what you think.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxuxkQF7Bak
Drinking Buddies is directed by Joe Swanberg and stars Olivia Wilde, Jake Johnson, John Livingstone and Anna Kendrick. It hits theaters on August 23.
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By: Matt Oakes
When not plugging away at his computer, Matt can be found holed up in his Seattle home or hidden amongst the mountains. Started blogging about film in college when the college paper wouldn’t have him. Watcher of far too many films annually. Horror nut. Regular attendee @ Sundance, SXSW, SIFF. Editor-in-chief of Silver Screen Riot.
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