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The 4:30 Movie

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69% Tomatometer 36 Reviews 88% Popcornmeter 100+ Ratings
Writer-director Kevin Smith presents his most personal film to date with this coming-of-age story -- set in the summer of 1986 -- that follows three sixteen-year-old friends who spend their Saturdays sneaking into movies at the local cineplex. When one of the guys invites the girl of his dreams to see an R-rated film, all hilarity breaks loose, as a self-important theater manager (Ken Jeong) and teen rivalries interfere with his best-laid plans.
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Kevin Smith dabbles in (relatively) innocent youth and delivers one of his best films in years with The 4:30 Movie, a sweet-natured reverie on the role moviegoing plays in our lives.

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Ben Travis Empire Magazine The endearing moments in Kevin Smith’s coming-of-age cinema-fest are weighed down by underwritten comedy. Could have done with being more sweet, less salty. Rated: 2/5 Sep 18, 2024 Full Review Ignatiy Vishnevetsky AV Club Everything is cast in a glow of hazy, diffusion-filter-smeared nostalgia, though it never feels authentic to a particular time or place, or even develops a consistent vibe. Rated: C- Sep 16, 2024 Full Review Christian Zilko indieWire It’s nice to see his characters behave in a developmentally appropriate way for a change. Rather than sad looks into grown men who stubbornly refuse to grow up, Smith is able to give us a cute portrait of kids who just haven’t gotten there yet. Rated: B+ Sep 13, 2024 Full Review Michael Atkinson LA Weekly/Village Voice Even if The 4:30 Movie is intended as a parody of crummy ’80s teen comedies, that still means the jokes are lame and their hollering deliveries are dead on arrival. Sep 18, 2024 Full Review Aaron Neuwirth We Live Entertainment Fortunately, The 4:30 Movie is a step in the right direction. I have my share of issues with the film, but Kevin Smith is at least doing more than just having his heart in the right place. Rated: 6/10 Sep 18, 2024 Full Review Allen Almachar The MacGuffin We sense that every moment (good or bad) comes from a personal place. That earnestness does a lot of heavy lifting, making this a much more palatable experience compared to Smith’s other, less successful undertakings. Rated: B- Sep 18, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Mr. Hollywood Was a good slice of life movie. Easy breezy and enjoyable. Wont remember much an hour after watching it but during youll wish you could go back to no internet and no phones Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/18/24 Full Review Kent K Im recommending to all Gen Xers. Nick Cirillo delivers the best performance. The casting of octogenarian Betty Aberlin as a mom of a teenager is a miss—theres no reason she couldnt have been the kids grandma. Its a funny movie with some hindsight humor and cultural touchstones that would appeal to ppl who came of age in the 1980s. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/18/24 Full Review Iris N. Great movie. Both funny & heartwarming. Really portrayed the 1980s in New Jersey. All the actors were unknown to me, except Ken Jeung. Great acting by the lead young man, his friends & the girl he liked. Great coming of age film. Played homage to the love of movies. I enjoyed it more than Spielberg's tribute to movies 'The Fableman's', which seemed artificial . I only wish it had a wider release. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/18/24 Full Review Carlos M Great movie about being a kid in love in the 80s Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/17/24 Full Review Thomas L A real pleasure! Funny, warm and full of charm! Feels more like John Hughes or early Richard Linklater than signature Kevin Smith :) Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/16/24 Full Review Jim C Might be Kevin Smiths best movie yet. Wonderful love story to the 80s, movies, and being in high school. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/16/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Writer-director Kevin Smith presents his most personal film to date with this coming-of-age story -- set in the summer of 1986 -- that follows three sixteen-year-old friends who spend their Saturdays sneaking into movies at the local cineplex. When one of the guys invites the girl of his dreams to see an R-rated film, all hilarity breaks loose, as a self-important theater manager (Ken Jeong) and teen rivalries interfere with his best-laid plans.
Director
Kevin Smith
Producer
Joshua Bachove, Liz Destro, Jordan Monsanto
Screenwriter
Kevin Smith
Distributor
Saban Films
Production Co
Destro Films, SModcast Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 13, 2024, Wide
Runtime
1h 27m