I USED TO GO HERE – “Has charm in spades”

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RATING

DIRECTOR

Kris Rey

STARRING

  • Gillian Jacobs as Kate Conklin
  • Jemaine Clement as David Kirkpatrick
  • Hannah Marks as April
  • Forrest Goodluck as Animal
  • Josh Wiggins as Hugo
  • Kate Micucci as Rachel
  • Jorma Taccone as Bradley Cooper
  • Zoë Chao as Laura

SYNOPSIS

Following the launch of her new novel, Kate Conklin is invited to speak at her alma mater by her former professor, where she finds herself enmeshed in the lives of a group of college students.

REVIEW SUMMARY

I Used to Go Here has charm in spades, thanks to an endearing collection of characters. Just don’t expect a wholly original story. But, while the plot will feel awfully familiar, it’s the aforementioned movie inhabitants that make it all worthwhile. Our lead, Gillian Jacobs, especially deserves credit, as she combines the sweet sensibilities of Anne Hathaway with the girl next door beauty of Emma Roberts. This is a character that you want to see succeed, rooting for her at every bump in the road. The rest of the cast are also quite fun to watch, each adding their own unique stamp to the proceedings. I should mention that the comedy is fairly light here, actually falling in the Drama category more times than not. So, don’t expect a big ‘ol laugh out loud riot (more of a comforting smile and chuckle). But hey, it still works, and for all intents and purposes, is better for going with the warm subtle approach. Trust me, I Used to Go Here is surely a movie you should visit for yourself!

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