That Awkward Moment
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Best pals Jason and Daniel indulge in casual flings and revel in their carefree, unattached lives. After learning that the marriage of their friend Mikey is over, they gladly welcome him back into their circle. The three young men make a pact to have fun and avoid commitment. However, when all three find themselves involved in serious relationships, they must keep their romances secret from one another.
What critics thought
Critics widely dismissed this bromantic comedy as a formulaic misfire, arguing it fails to land either the raunchy laughs or the romantic sincerity it aims for. The one point of near-consensus was that Zac Efron, Miles Teller, and Michael B. Jordan are visibly more talented than the script deserves — though even that saving grace wasn't enough to rescue the film for most reviewers.
“The pic falls well short of its efforts to combine the raucous vulgarity of the "Hangover" movies with Cameron Crowe-ish depth of feeling.”
Scott Foundas·Variety
“The compensation comes in the three lead actors, all way too good for the material dished out by writer-director Tom Gormican.”
Peter Travers·Rolling Stone
“A vile, witless sex comedy.”
Stephen Holden·The New York Times
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Cast & Crew
Tom GormicanDirector
Zac EfronJason
Miles TellerDaniel
Michael B. JordanMikey
Imogen PootsEllie Andrews
Mackenzie DavisChelsea
Jessica LucasVera Walker
Addison TimlinAlana
Josh PaisFred
Emily MeadeChristy
Evelina TurenSophie
Alysia ReinerAmanda Silverman
Karen LudwigMrs. Rose
David TornComposer
Brandon TrostCinematographyThat Awkward Moment
Best pals Jason and Daniel indulge in casual flings and revel in their carefree, unattached lives. After learning that the marriage of their friend Mikey is over, they gladly welcome him back into their circle. The three young men make a pact to have fun and avoid commitment. However, when all three find themselves involved in serious relationships, they must keep their romances secret from one another.
What critics thought
Critics widely dismissed this bromantic comedy as a formulaic misfire, arguing it fails to land either the raunchy laughs or the romantic sincerity it aims for. The one point of near-consensus was that Zac Efron, Miles Teller, and Michael B. Jordan are visibly more talented than the script deserves — though even that saving grace wasn't enough to rescue the film for most reviewers.
“The pic falls well short of its efforts to combine the raucous vulgarity of the "Hangover" movies with Cameron Crowe-ish depth of feeling.”
Scott Foundas·Variety
“The compensation comes in the three lead actors, all way too good for the material dished out by writer-director Tom Gormican.”
Peter Travers·Rolling Stone
“A vile, witless sex comedy.”
Stephen Holden·The New York Times
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Cast & Crew
Tom GormicanDirectorZac EfronJasonMiles TellerDanielMichael B. JordanMikeyImogen PootsEllie AndrewsMackenzie DavisChelseaJessica LucasVera WalkerAddison TimlinAlanaJosh PaisFredEmily MeadeChristyEvelina TurenSophieAlysia ReinerAmanda SilvermanKaren LudwigMrs. RoseDavid TornComposerBrandon TrostCinematographyRent & Buy