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Ill admit, Easter isnt typically a time I associate with movies.
I usually spend the day with family or outdoors, soaking up the spring weather.
And thats when I stumbled upon The Spectacular Now.
Now, let me be clear: The Spectacular Now isnt an Easter movie.
It isnt set during the holiday, and theres no mention of Easter eggs or springtime traditions.
What is The Spectacular Now about?
Their unlikely friendship quickly turns into something deeper as the two navigate their final months of high school.
Aimee encourages Sutter to think beyond his impulsive lifestyle, while Sutter helps Aimee find her voice.
Ill be watching The Spectacular Now for Easter
I know its not exactly an Easter movie.
But The Spectacular Now has something that quietly fits this time of year: a sense of emotional renewal.
Easter is often associated with fresh starts and reflecting on where youve been versus where youre going.
The Spectacular Now is not wrapped in tidy resolutions or sugar-coated lessons.
Instead, it gives us characters who are figuring things out in real time.
This romantic drama is also incredibly grounding because of its two lead performances.
Thankfully Woodley and Teller give performances that feel lived-in and vulnerable.
So no, its not a holiday classic.
Im not alone in my praise either because The Spectacular Now holds an impressive 92% onRotten Tomatoes.
It sometimes falls into typical genre tropes but that doesnt make it any less worthy.
Buy/rent “The Spectacular Now” onAmazonorApple TV.
