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planetselin's review against another edition
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
prettyboypercy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
the play is filled with 3 unlikeable young adults trying to figure out what they want out of their life in a miserable 48 hour span
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Sexism
Moderate: Homophobia, Antisemitism, and Sexual content
Minor: Murder
theamyleblanc's review against another edition
2.0
I read this on a whim. Some classmates did a scene from this, so I was curious about the rest of the play.
I didn't really need to be. The scene they did (the second one between Warren and Jessica) was pretty much the best part. I don't know if it's just not for me or if it doesn't work anymore or if I'm all played out. I was very "meh" through the whole thing. I didn't really care what happened.
I wouldn't recommend this unless someone needed a young male/female scene. Or young male/male scene, though I don't care for Dennis as a character.
I didn't really need to be. The scene they did (the second one between Warren and Jessica) was pretty much the best part. I don't know if it's just not for me or if it doesn't work anymore or if I'm all played out. I was very "meh" through the whole thing. I didn't really care what happened.
I wouldn't recommend this unless someone needed a young male/female scene. Or young male/male scene, though I don't care for Dennis as a character.
kimberly_levaco's review against another edition
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
A bleak look at the youth of the 1980s yet the writing feels like it could be about the youth of the 2000s which is the sign of good timeless writing.
mgoscinski's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
ggallinot's review against another edition
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I can see why this play has received so much acclaim. It is a true slice of life piece about two young men from privilege that have toxic families and relationships. A heartbreaking look at people that want to reach one another and love one another but just don’t know how. The ending is a little bit abrupt but not super unsurprising given the nature of the show.
egphillips478's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
mina's review against another edition
manhattan-raised rich white kids who do drugs, steal money, and face no real consequences during reagan's america. i actually really liked this? i felt it perfectly captured the gen x brand of cynicism. not much happens (it spans only 48 hours) but also so much happens – amended: enough happens that the plot moves but it doesn't feel overambitious. also, michael cera played the main character in a 2014 stage adaptation. (i didn't watch it but i could not unhear his voice when reading the lines.)