Post Grad (2009)

Yawn. Poorly Filmed Snooze Fest.

just watch it!

Excellent, Without a doubt!!

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Curvy and pretty Ryden Malby (Alexis Bledel), who comes from a decent family, has planned for her future since she was a young girl. Having worked hard in college for good grades, she is very confident that she will latch onto her dream job at the Happerman and Browning publishing house. But it is a bad omen when, on the day of her interview, her car is sideswiped by a hit-and-run stake body truck driver in downtown Los Angeles. And with no witness in such a busy area! Anyway, disheveled but not shattered Ryden somehow arrives to the interview on time, only to find almost a dozen applicants also applying for the same position. Worse for Ryden, her rival Jessica Bard (Catherine Reitman), the class valedictorian, is also there. Jessica walks away with the job as Ryden's world comes crashing down around her. Over the course of the next few weeks, reality becomes difficult as our heroine Ryden is unable to secure meaningful employment. Lacking funds, she is forced to vacate her new apartment to return home with her family. So, for most of the movie, the plot is centered on Ryden's frustration. Meanwhile Ryden has a boyfriend Adam Davies (Zach Gilford), a likable enough fellow, who loves to sing and play the guitar (not too well, though). Adam has applied to law school at Columbia University. in NY. Now the Ryden-Zach romance is the movie subplot to Ryden's job dilemma. But the denouement changes the movie direction and the ending is simply not inspiring. Along the way there are complications, like the potential romance with next door neighbor and cat-owner David (Rodrigo Santoro), to whom Ryden is obviously attracted. Taking away from the main plot, the screenplay relapses into such fluky comedy scenes like Grandma Maureen (Carol Burnett) shopping for her own coffin. Then there is daffy dad Walter (Michael Keaton) who decides to make a living selling belt buckles that he does not realize are stolen. It is almost as bad as the happenings at his shopping mall luggage concession where he forces a ludicrous bellhop costume upon poor Ryden. Another odd set is the son's unrelated soapbox car race; there is no purpose or amusement in showing the boy (Bobby Coleman) crashing into the pond. On a more positive note, the Malby family is certainly likable. In addition, the movie fortunately is without excessive swearing and gross- out scenes that seem to predominate nowadays. And Ryden Malby as the lead is not without talent although her script does her little justice. Michael Keaton as Walter Malby is fine as Ryden's unconventional father. He acts like those well-meaning but madcap dads of 1950s American television. Jane Lynch as Walter's wife Carmella has little to do. Carol Burnett, one of America's all-time greatest comediennes, plays wacky Grandma Maureen, who always has her oxygen tank in tow. She's OK, but is nothing like the old Carol Burnett. Overall the film is not among the worst of its kind and is bearable.

The storyline is mainly about the sobering process of fresh College graduates, who face "the real life" for the first time.The lead female character finds out that sheer enthusiasm and confidence alone might not suffice in the attempt to secure a future one aspires to. The lead male character learns that a combination of avoiding difficult decisions and living in denial is hardly the wisest approach to leading one's life. Granted, those are hardly ground-breaking insights, but it may still be fun to watch the process of coming to terms with the reality that those insights refer to.Most of the other characters are there for the comic element.Finally, the acting is passable considering the limitations of the script and the light-hearted spirit of the movie.

Whoever thought this movie was a comedy is a total dumb ass. It is a complete DRAMA! There is nothing funny in this movie. It's basically a story about what every person goes through after graduating from college. Trying to find a job that seems nearly impossible with this screwed up economy and wasting your time by thinking you like somebody but your better off by yourself so it will be less depression and more enjoyment in life. The family was definitely weird which is normal these days except for the part where he was happy about belt buckles. The people in this one was actually similar to how it is in college. There always is someone that's a bitch and enjoys getting on your nerves more than anything. As well as others who are completely awkward in everything you can think of.

I happened to catch this movie on HBO and thought it was really cute. Not a movie that has you constantly laughing out loud all the time, but it did keep me smiling throughout the film. I felt all the actors played the parts well, and made the film thoroughly enjoyable. Alexis Bledel, whom I've always enjoyed on the Gilmore Girls, is the unemployed graduate the story centers around. The comedians chosen to be her family members are all well known, and well loved actors and really make the movie fun. I don't understand why the cumulative reviews show such a low rating, but I have found many gems in films others have rated less than stellar. Give it a viewing, and I believe you'll enjoy it as I have.