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For anyone who has been rejected by every college and maybe had to become a movie reviewer instead (just kidding . . . we weren't rejected by ALL of them), Accepted offers another alternative.
When a movie isn’t advertised or promoted much, it usually means it might not be very good. Accepted has been advertised very little, but turns out to be a very funny and entertaining movie. Bartleby Gaines (Justin Long) is graduating from high school but his years of slacking off have caught up with him because now he’s been rejected from every college he’s applied to. Unable to deal with his parent’s disappointment, he enlists his friends to help him with a plan. He invents a college and convinces his family he’s been accepted to it. He’s sure he’s fooled them until they insist on visiting the school in person. Now, he has to create an actual “college” filled with students. Once the word is out about the new college, every social outcast shows up to join. Now this group of social misfits has to show the world that no matter how different you may appear you can work hard and become anything you want to be.
Having seen a few previews for Accepted, we may have very well had the lowest expectations ever. The humor seemed juvenile, the premise absurd, and 28 year old Justin Long as a high school senior seemed ridiculous. As it turns out, we couldn't have been more wrong. The previews do not do this one justice! Accepted is a very funny, "feel good" movie. The comedy is fresh and fun, the story endearing and enlightening, and the characters are interesting and relatable. Justin Long is superb, and comedian Lewis Black is absolutely hilarious as the fake dean of the fake college. Accepted is great entertainment for guys and girls alike! |
