At first sight I was quite skeptical about That Awkward Moment simply because it was a 94 minute film. From past experience, films short of 100 minutes tend to lack strength in depth and the ability to convince you. It was to my surprise that this rom-com sufficiently satisfies the audience's needs and if it is possible make you more jealous that you don't look like Zac Efron.
I'm sure men around the world are envious to see that the once teenage heart-throb known for his pre-pubescent role in High School Musical has now grown up to become some how more attractive and is now proving he is able to put across a convincing performance on screen. He plays Jason, who is some what of a womaniser, a character that reflects the complete opposite of Troy Boulton and the nice guy that we all imagine Zac Efron to be.
With the rom firmly in place (Zac Efron), Director Tom Gormican had to recruit some talent to form the com. In short, he did a good job. Miles Teller and Michael Jordan (actor not basket ball player) play the comical Daniel and Mikey, who form a trio with Jason and are the hub of the movie. They suggest a mutual agreement to not date girls so they can be closer friends but quickly find themselves falling in love with no turning back.
It is essentially male based, Tom Gormican deciding to ignore the traditions of a rom-com. It goes for a different angle which portrays the changes a man goes through when he is in love, that are so dramatic that he might sit on a bench for 4 hours in the freezing cold just hoping to talk to you. The plot does lack structure and it does seem a bit wishy washy to begin with but it does eventually gather some pace and comes together nicely in the end.
If your girlfriend drags you to see it, don't resist. The ladies may be slightly disappointed that it is not a conventional love story but Zac Efron will keep them distracted for 94 minutes whilst you enjoy what is a very good film.
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