When You Finish Saving the World

2023

1h 28m

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5.8/10

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Evelyn and her oblivious son Ziggy seek out replacements for each other. As Evelyn tries to parent an unassuming teenager at her shelter, Ziggy fumbles through his pursuit of a brilliant young woman at school.

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Jesse Eisenberg

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Jesse Eisenberg(screenplay by)

Jesse Eisenberg(writer by)

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Julianne Moore

Finn Wolfhard

Billy Bryk

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Evelyn

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Kyle

Lila

Jackie

Roger

Angie

Cath

Cyril

Becky

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Emcee

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Bandana Guy

Barb

Leslie

Marci

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Jesse Eisenberg

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FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/when-you-finish-saving-the-world-spoiler-free-review-sundance-2022 "When You Finish Saving the World shows Jesse Eisenberg's solid attributes as a first-time director, but the unrewarding story led by two unbearable protagonists makes it a difficult watch. Julianne Moore and Finn Wolfhard are excellent at making the viewer hate their frustratingly hypocritical & narcissistic characters - who disappointingly fail to show any sort of learning curve or a complete arc. Eisenberg boasts a firmly honest vision by ensuring every scene carries a clear purpose and underlying message. In the end, it's just a matter of perspective: recognizing the lack of a healthy mother-son relationship is undeniable proof of efficient storytelling. But the third act truly needed a more impactful, less subtle conclusion." Rating: C-

msbreviews21 Feb, 2022