Mitzi Fenno
First-look at the dates on the previous reviews, all in July 2013. That should be your first clue. Unfortunately the production value of this film is very low. For example the camera is too close in close ups, cutting off the actors' heads. Constantly. It is almost like it was shot using an iPhone. The apparent age discrepancy between the make/female actors makes this story feel "off". Besides that the movie is just boring. You can't follow who is who because they just sit around drinking talking about relationships, no one stands out. Because there isn't any character development you aren't invested. Which is a shame because I have such high hopes for films like these and really root for indies, but skip this one.
Buttrekup
I attended the Premiere of Maladjusted and it was a blast. I'm so glad I didn't miss this one.Party, party, party. This is a film for the party set and the party set wannabes. Maladjusted is super fun, low budget, Summer time film. A bit on the raunchy side, this film includes drugs, alcohol and profanity. Some scenes may make you wince at bit. Therefore, Maladjusted is not a film for children or prudent adults. Having said that, in my opinion, Maladjusted will have great appeal to the college aged viewer. If you are a party animal, a party animal wannabe, and/or enjoy films like "Hang Over", this is definitely the movie for you to see. Very nice, upbeat soundtrack too. Be sure to notice the Jon Bailey Band.I loved seeing all the unknown talent get nice, large roles. I would like to have seen a larger role of Lester worked into the script and his character developed more. What a great character. His character would have a great addition to the script but his appearance was all too brief. I rated this film a nine because it thought the story line got a little long towards the end of the move. That's not to say it was slow, as there was plenty of action. It just seemed that the ending could have wrapped up a little faster.In all, I thought this was a terrific independent movie. Kudos for a job well done. I hope this movies gets good distribution.
parisj13
I was so impressed with how this film turned out. Great work by the Director and DP. The acting was believable, and the crowd at the premiere was laughing genuinely throughout the entire film. This was not only a result of great writing, but also spot-on timing by the actors. Clayton Myers stood out to me by really nailing the role of Carl. I am also very impressed with the scoring. The music was among the best I have heard in an indie film. I will not be surprised to see the awards start piling up from the festivals. If you have the opportunity to see The Maladjusted on the schedule for one of the festivals you are attending I would make every effort to grab a seat. Just be careful not to get one next to Yan Zamolla.
garufint
I have not always been the biggest fan of independent films and often quickly lose interest as the plot wavers. However I was pleasantly surprised when The Maladjusted kept me laughing throughout the whole movie. Often very raunchy comedy, I found it to be of the humor that only I and some of my closest friends appreciate, but often would not repeat outside of our group. Rarely do you find that type of humor outside the closed circles of a group of guys. Equally surprising was the reaction of my date who laughed unwittingly at some of the more graphic scenes that I would have expected her to gag at. It is a rare form of quality to evoke laughter from a woman that would sooner slap me across the face for the same joke. Well Done!