Kicking and Screaming
1995
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Director: Noah Baumbach
Cast: Josh Hamilton, Olivia d'Abo, Chris Eigeman, Parker Posey, Jason Wiles, Cara Buono, Carlos Jacott, Elliott Gould, Eric Stoltz
Noah Baumbach's directorial debut is a plotless and aimless story about a group of recent college graduates who struggle with the uncertainties of adulthood, whether it's choosing the right career path or the right romantic partner. This looks and feels very much like a typical semi-autobiographical first indie film. Unfortunately Baumbach doesn't come up with anything funny or poignant, and his characters are so forgettable that I couldn't remember most of their names after the end titles.
