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Noah Baumbach: A Retrospective

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George Clooney and Adam Sandler are a seamless star and agent duo in Noah Baumbach's latest heart-felt drama on purpose, Hollywood and connection.

A seasoned Hollywood star questions his life choices; when his daughter leaves home, he is left feeling empty, and undergoes a trip around Europe with his long-time agent to search for meaning. 

George Clooney plays with upmost tenderness, and Adam Sandler proves again (post Uncut Gems) that he is a phenomenal actor, in Noah Baumbach's love-letter to Hollywood. In reality, Jay Kelly reads more like a diary entry; not shying away from the gritty loneliness of stardom and the industry. 

The film sits perfectly in Baumbach's portfolio, a canon that plays out almost chronologically: from his early, awkward, unconfident relationship portrayals like Frances Ha; to the pain of reality and unmet dreams in Marriage Story; to now, in Jay, a man later in his career, questioning the depth of his connections, and asking himself if it was all worth it. 

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Film information
  • Release year   2025
  • Country of origin   USA
  • Director   Noah Baumbach
  • Runtime   2hr 12mins

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£14
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  • ‘Easily one of the Hollywood heavyweight’s [Clooney] most enjoyable performances to date‘
    NME
  • ‘Baumbach is making his Fellini film, and it’s a joy to watch‘
    The Film Stage
  • ‘The best film George Clooney and Adam Sandler have made in years‘
    Metro

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