Ronald Walls has posted a review of generation Um over at Twistity. The review is mixed with both positives and some negatives. Walls aptly points out that the film is a classic ‘art house film’ that is aimed at a selective demographic.
Mr. Walls notes that “the performances of the actors come across as natural and that each actor appears comfortable with one another. Further, the writing is realistic, and never feels forced.”
The major criticism is centered on the slow pace of the second act, which appears to be a therapy session of sorts, where we learn the horrible secrets of the characters that got them to this point in their lives. The third acts does provide a conclusion but Walls felt that a lot was packed in to get there and over all it seemed rush.
He noted that the performances alone, regardless of these flaws, carried the film. He also praised Keanu for choosing roles in films for the sake of creating art. He notes that it is easy to fall into big blockbuster series for the money but few actors are wiling to side-step fame for the love of the craft.