Laggies
Director: Lynn Shelton
Actors: Keira Knightley, Chloë Grace Moretz, Sam Rockwell
PlotMegan, a twenty-something woman, finds herself aimless and stuck, despite being engaged to her long-term boyfriend and having a group of close friends. When she attends a friend's wedding, the pressure to conform to adult expectations overwhelms her. She impulsively decides to take a break from her life after being handed a wedding proposal she doesn't know how to respond to. Wandering around in confusion, she encounters Annika, a teenager, and ends up buying alcohol for her and her friends. An unexpected friendship forms between Megan and Annika, leading Megan to temporarily move in with her and Annika's single father, Craig, under the pretense of attending a self-improvement seminar.
As Megan spends time with Annika and Craig, she experiences a refreshing change from her stagnant life. The relationships she builds with them help her gain new perspectives on adulthood, friendship, and responsibility. However, as the days pass, she realizes that she can't hide from her own life decisions forever and must face the realities she has been avoiding. This leads to an eventual confrontation with her own fears, prompting her to reassess what she truly wants in life as her week-long retreat nears its end.
Writers: Andrea Seigel
Release Date: 07 Nov 2014
Runtime: 99 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Laggies delivers a charming coming-of-age comedy with strong performances and amiable direction, though some contrivances; the Blu-ray's technical merits are solid.
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