
It's 1955 and curious 14-year-old Bronx kid Lenny has a mission for his summer: to witness two adults in the midst of an "act of love." When his mother sends him to Queens to stay with his pregnant aunt and uncle, Lenny thinks his plan is doomed, until he meets his gorgeous adult neighbor Hedy and hooks up with some like-minded neighborhood kids. Soon, Lenny is learning more than he ever expected about life, love and growing up.... (Full plot summary below)
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It's 1955 and curious 14-year-old Bronx kid Lenny has a mission for his summer: to witness two adults in the midst of an "act of love." When his mother sends him to Queens to stay with his pregnant aunt and uncle, Lenny thinks his plan is doomed, until he meets his gorgeous adult neighbor Hedy and hooks up with some like-minded neighborhood kids. Soon, Lenny is learning more than he ever expected about life, love and growing up.
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| Detour MagazineBrandon JudellThe timing's off on almost every scene, giving you too much time to accurately predict what'll occur next. |
| Film Journal InternationalShirley SealyThe rare and wonderful thing about this film...is that it so vividly recreates the sensibilities prevelant during the era it recalls, the mid-1950s. |
| User ReviewAmanda RAhh, god. It really is hilarious and touching. The box isn't lying. Love Queens and I especially love Queens in the 50s. |
| User ReviewJason LOne of my favorite movies ever. Jason Alexander's directorial debut. If you've never heard of Ryan Merriman, I highly suggest you see this movie! |
| User ReviewPrivate UThe Single Greatest Movie I Have Ever Seen. Not to mention Ryan Merriman is a sexy, sexy man. |
| User ReviewJean SJust by luck, I caught "Just Looking" by Sony Pictures Classics. It is a charming tale about how a 14-year-old boy spends his summer vacation. Patti LuPone plays his pragmatic, level-headed mother (sadly, a rather small part). His goal is to see to real live humans having sex before school starts in September, which he must accomplish while in the "country" (Queens) with his pregnant aunt and her big-hearted Italian (oy!) husband. Delightful, and a nostalgic reminder of how sex ed used to be. |
| User ReviewJohn Bi saw this movie when i was about 12 years old,i love it so much cause i think that almost everyone that age can identify with whats going on in this kid's head ,soo yeah ,great movie ,i recomend |
| User ReviewSarah DA good story, and I appreciated that it wasn't filled with big names. Definitely worth a look-see. |
| User ReviewPat PAn unintentionally hilarious coming of age story from director Jason Alexander! 14 year old Ryan Merriman vows to see two people having sex during summer vacation. He tries spying on family members, but settles for neighbor Gretchen Mol. Words cannot describe the awkwardness of this film. Rent it! |
| User ReviewFrances HPretty good coming of age film. Some very good actors all throughout the film mostly characters actors honing their craft. Much of the film rests on Ryan Merriman who is capable. Nice effort at directing by Jason Alexander |