SACRAMENTO
Starring: Michael Cera, Michael Angarano, Maya Erskine, and Kristen Stewart
Director: Michael Angarano
PAIGE
Although Michael Angarano’s second directorial feature, Sacramento, is a little rough around the edges, it's still a solid coming-of-age film. Its themes surrounding avoiding one’s problems and maturing are slightly one-dimensional, but its sweet and genuine character moments keep this movie afloat. Kristen Stewart and Maya Erskine make the most of the little screen time that they have, while Angarano and Michael Cera's friendship and banter shines throughout. All in all, this indie comedy is a decent, lighthearted story of adult friendships, fatherhood, and emotional maturity.
KATIE
On paper, Sacramento is a film I should have loved, with its fantastic cast and coming-of-age themes. However, although it's beautifully shot, it never made me care about the strained friendship between Rickey (Michael Angarano) and Glenn (Michael Cera). These men are so emotionally immature and resistant to responsibility that I couldn’t summon any empathy for them, especially since they seemed to just be suffering the consequences of their actions whilst the women in their lives pick up the pieces. Sacramento presents a surface-level exploration of its themes, and any resolutions feel unearned.
