Not Cool
2014 · Directed by Shane Dawson
Original language: English
- comedy
- romance
- drama
The story
Former prom king Scott returns home for Thanksgiving break and gets dumped by his long-term girlfriend. With his world turned upside down, Scott strikes an unlikely friendship with former classmate Tori, an ugly duckling who blossomed in her first semester of college, and they embark on an outrageous adventure through their hometown. But when Scott and Tori start falling in love, they realize that a few months away may have changed them more than they realized.
What it’s like
Brisk, bright teen comedy with the easy warmth of a November hometown: bare trees, fluorescent-lit diners, and the familiar rooms of a childhood home that feel smaller once you've been away. The mood swings between goofy and tender, with the pace set by set pieces and quick back-and-forth banter rather than long contemplative stretches. Its emotional register is light and comic, with a bittersweet undercurrent about how a few months at college can make old friends and old identities feel strange, and about two people discovering that the person across from them has quietly changed. Expect a cheerful, slightly chaotic energy, with the loud, sweaty crowd of a wild party giving way to quieter moments of recognition. Intensity is low to moderate: crude jokes, drinking, and party excess, with no serious violence and no graphic content, though the sexual humor is frank for a teen comedy. Suited to a lazy holiday-break watch, a comfort rewatch with friends, or a light night in when you want something silly, human, and undemanding. Made for viewers who enjoy high school and coming-of-age comedies, early-career YouTube-era comic energy, and romances built on old friendships.
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