Customer Reviews

Post Grad

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(11)
3 star:		(6)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

Ryden Malby had it all figured out. Make good grades in high school, get a great college scholarship, keep the scholarship, graduate, and then work at the best publishing company in LA. Only things don't go quite as she planned. Instead of getting the job, she ends up unemployed and living with her crazy family once again.

Crazy is NOT an understatement.

Add on to that, a hot Brazillian neighbor and Adam, a guy who's been her best friend since freshman year, yet wants to be more. That's the plot.

The plot, while all over the place, works well for this movie. You're not sure what scheme one of the Malbys will come up with next. Will it be her father's plan to make a fortune online selling belt buckles or perhaps her grandmother (played by the ever amazing Carol Burnett) wanting to take a look at caskets? There's always something going on, with Ryden and her love life, or lack thereof, at the center of it all.

This movie defintely takes you for a ride. One that I really enjoyed.

I don't understand the low reviews! I loved this movie, and people seemed to have completely missed the point of the movie. The movie wasn't about life after college, it was about life in general and how there is no certain plan for life, you just have to go with the flow, i loved the crazy family, it would really be boring if the family was just like alexis character wouldn't it! I thought this film was so endearing and held me to the end! I agree it was all over the place but it wasn't hard to follow unless you're stupid. I thought this movie was funny but i felt they weren't trying to be funny, it just was. I really liked the message of this movie, people are so busy trying to make life fit into their little plan that they are missing the fact that this is life, it's happening while you're busy trying to make things happen that just aren't meant to be. Give this movie a try if you liked whip it, martian child, new york minute, uptown girls. I guess people just have different tastes in movies but i really enjoyed it!

Post Grad is about a girl who is just like many others at this time. She graduated after trying really hard in college and unfortunately finds herself boomeranged back to her parents house, jobless. She is a doer and an achiever and tries to find a place to start her life, even if it means working in jobs that may or may not require a college degree. She, perhaps like a lot of graduates, was so sure of where she was going with her life. She was thrown off course when things didn't work out and along the way she made some right decisions and some wrong ones, but she lived and learned about what is important to her. It is about finding out whats important in life and going after it; whether it be in the work life or the love life. I think that it is a beautiful and uplifting story. Alexis Bledel was the perfect young actress to pick for the part and she did a superb job. I admit that there was some ridiculousness and silliness with her family, but I think it help make the movie uplifting and a lot of fun. I think the movie leaves the viewer with a smile in remembrance.

In response to a previous review, Feminists are people who want equal opportunity for women and men alike. Feminists want women to strive for the best that they can be and live out their lives to the fullest of potentials. The modern Feminist has a much more political tie-in and in point of fact has really nothing to do with the movie. But in terms of traditional feminism there isn't much to complain about. What her father meant was that its okay to take some risks and she has shown herself to be in control of her life even as a child (eating her vegetables without being told) and she was able to achieve her dreams while realizing other dreams, but doesn't that sometimes happen. Okay, so she left, but she remained the same person as she was at home, even when she went away to college, and now in a different city, she will be different? How does that logic make sense? Geography has nothing to do with success. You can fulfill your dreams no matter where you go as long as you have the determination to do so. She has already shown that she is a go getter. She'll be great in NY too!

I'm not sure why this movie didn't turn out better - it had a great cast and a good storyline. Dealing with what happens after you graduate from college and before your adult life begins is a tricky time period. This movie half heartedly addressed this along with other issues, the other half went for cute romance. The end result? It was too all over the place and ended up a slightly less then average movie.

I liked all of the characters except for the cheesy south american soccer player across the street but hey, his type exists. The female lead (Ryden) is part of a goofy but lovable family of self titled losers: Michale Keaton was the father full of losing money propositions, the mother was low key and the younger oddball brother was cute but the family star was Carol Burnett as the wacky grandmother. Enter the love interest who has been Ryden's best buddy all through college but would like to be more. I'll sum up the movie for you: guy follows girl around like a puppy even after he is kicked a few times, gets mad and goes away, girl realizes what she had and runs after him - the end.

Given all the talent you would think that the movie would work but it falls apart despite some good scenes (anything with Carol Burnett or the derby race). Perhaps different editing would have made all the difference? I cannot recommend this movie unless you are die hard fans of the actors.

I'll be honest, I watched this film because I thought it would help me decide what I wanted to do with my life after college, but it didn't 'cause I already knew that I had to get a job. I just thought there'd be other alternatives, but it's still a great film to watch especially because Alexis Bledel is a very lovable actress. I also love the father-daughter theme because it makes me very happy. It's a decent film. I love that she has a friend who loves her very much and who she also loves. Her family reminds me of my family. I love that they are so supportive of her. I love that she is seen struggling with how to get a job after college because this is naturally what I think a lot of people do after college. I can relate to not finding a job you like and having to stay with your family for a while. I love that she gets employed in the end and she chooses to stay with her friend and possibly get a job near him. Some scenes are funny. I like this film, and I recommend it to all.

This movie was one of the few I watched last year in theatres that made me feel good when I left...there was no death and destruction, no killings, no plots to take over the world...just a feel good, "life happens" movie...
While I feel it sort of picked up where Rory Gilmore left off, it still was a down to earth, a little crazy, often too true movie of life.
Alexis Bledel is an awesome actress and a beautiful young woman. I can hardly wait til they star her in a movie of top caliber and outside the "Rory" image (like Sin City).
Buy the movie - it is well worth the value AND a good movie.

It was a cute, no thought movie. I liked it, and would buy it cheap. Some people take movies like this too seriously because of the "feminist" aspect of it....don't listen. Its an entertaining, simple movie.

I didn't have high hopes for this movie but I was bored one night and decided to check it out. It actually turned out quite enjoyable. Although a bit cheesy, it had a pretty cute story and several parts I laughed out loud at the humor. "What'd I tell you about licking people's heads" "To not to" I'm sure it wouldn't be everyones cup a tea but I, as well as other people, found it quite entertaining. The supporting cast (her family) were crazy, funny and lovable. The only negative thing I have to say is everyone else in the movie was a better actor than Alexis Bledel. She's a cute girl but has no dimension outside of her character off gilmore girls. But still the same, I enjoyed it!

I saw this with my mom in the theater. We almost walked out after the first 15 minutes. Thankfully, it got slightly better.

First problem: Alexis had more chemistry with ALL of her male Gilmore Girls costars than this person. (Yes, even with Naked Guy.) Their banter is contrived and not very funny. I know she can be funnier because I've seen it when she was just a teenager. The script is just bad.

Second problem: It can't really decide what it's trying to say. Sometimes that's okay, since it can evoke thought, but this movie didn't make me feel very pensive. In the end, the wishy-washy message is that it's okay to relax and figure yourself out, and the people -- and men -- you love are more important than your career. (Which is the opposite message that the feminists wanted to hear, so I think that was a problem for others as well.) I don't necessarily disagree with the message, myself. It's just not very inspiring.

One critic said it best when he said that this romantic comedy was light on romance and light on comedy.

As a plus: A few times (with the cat, specifically), it made me laugh hysterically, and that usually doesn't happen to me. So that was fun. Just don't have huge expectations. It's mind-numbing entertainment at best.

Post Grad is actually a rare film that attempts to highlight the struggles of a recent college graduate in the current economic downturn. Although the movie is highly predictable and does not offer any shock value, it is high on entertainment. Alexis Bledel is ideal for the role and did a fantastic job while the rest of the supporting cast was alright. Overall, Post Grad is an entertaining movie to watch at least once but beyond that, it is certainly not the type that deserves a spot in your collection.