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The Art of Getting By

2011, Movie, 1h 23min

George, a lonely and fatalistic teen who's made it all the way to his senior year without ever having done a real day of work, is befriended by Sally, a popular but complicated girl who recognizes in him a kindred spirit.

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Reviews

Critic Anna Smith

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A likeable debut from director Gavin Wiesen that will appeal to teens. And, my, hasn't that Freddie Highmore grown up.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Roger Ebert

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...is pleasant and well-acted and easy to watch.

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Critic Tasha Robinson

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...is simultaneously a coming-of-age film for sensitive late bloomers, and a Hughesian fantasy...

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Critic Andreas Samuelson

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Skådespelarna är filmens stora behållning där kompetenta veteraner som Rita Wilson, Blair Underwood och – lite oväntat – Alicia Silverstone lyser i biroller.

Read full review at Moviezine

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The Art of Getting By is a coming-of-age story about George, a fatalistic teenager who skips school and doesn't do homework, but finds an unlikely friend in the popular and complicated Sally. They bond over their shared melancholy and George starts to realize his artistic talents. As they grow closer, George must confront his feelings for Sally and decide if he wants to be more than just friends. Meanwhile, Sally starts a relationship with a young artist named Dustin, leaving George heartbroken. However, George's art teacher encourages him to keep working on his assignments and eventually, he makes up all the work he missed and passes his final exams. In the end, George realizes that love can be complicated but ultimately worth it as he looks at his portrait of Sally with her by his side.

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