Young Adult Soundtrack (

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Rating: 6.30/10 from 88000 votes
Tags: emotional breakdown
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Young Adult
Title in Italiano:

Young Adult
Title in Português:

Jovem Adulta
Title in Français:

Young Adult
Title in Türk:

Genç Yetişkin

Synopsis

Thirty-seven-year-old Mavis Gary seems incapable of happiness. She has had one failed marriage with no romance on her immediate horizon. She ghost-writes a young-adult series of books, which has just been canceled due to low sales. She is in the process of writing the last book, with which she is having a mental block. She lives vicariously through Kendall Strickland, the teenage female heroine in her books, as like Kendall she believes her high school years were the best years of her life when she was the prom queen.

When she receives news that her high school beau, Buddy Slade, and his wife, Beth Slade, have just had their first child, Mavis takes it as a sign that she and Buddy are meant to be together. As such, she devises a false pretense to travel from Minneapolis back to her old hometown of Mercury, Minnesota, to reclaim Buddy from Beth. As Mavis slyly or not so slyly does whatever she can to hang out with Buddy, even in Beth's company if need be, she also runs into another old high school colleague named Matt Freehauf.

She barely remembers Matt until she is reminded that he was the "hate crime" kid, i.e., he was beaten almost to death by the school jocks who believed he was gay (which he is not), which has left him among other things needing to walk with a brace. Matt ends up being Mavis' drinking buddy and confidante; Matt, in turn, tries to be Mavis' voice of reason to get her out of her delusional state about Buddy and get a grip on reclaiming her life as a functioning adult.

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Young Adult
Epic
Billy Gould: Writer
Mateo Messina: Performer
Peach Melba
Brian Dee: Writer
Brian Dee: Performer
The Concept
Norman Blake: Writer
Teenage Fanclub: Performer
Where It's At
Beck: Writer
Mateo Messina: Performer
What's Up?
Linda Perry: Writer
4 Non Blondes: Performer
Achin' To Be
Paul Westerberg: Writer
The Replacements: Performer
It's a Shame About Ray
Evan Dando: Writer
The Lemonheads: Performer
Feel The Pain
J. Mascis: Writer
Dinosaur Jr.: Performer
We've Only Just Begun
Roger Nichols: Writer
Pledge Your Allegiance
Even Flow
Eddie Vedder: Writer
Mateo Messina: Performer
Big Me
Dave Grohl: Writer
Mateo Messina: Performer
Low
David Lowery: Writer
Cracker: Performer
Seether
Nina Gordon: Writer
Veruca Salt: Performer
Pressure Drop
Toots & The Maytals: Performer
Toots Hibbert: Writer
When We Grow Up
Diana Ross: Performer
Stephen Lawrence: Writer
Black Hole Sun
Chris Cornell: Writer
Mateo Messina: Performer
Where It's At
Beck: Performer
What's Up?
Linda Perry: Performer
Achin' To Be
Paul Westerberg: Performer
It's a Shame About Ray
Evan Dando: Performer
We've Only Just Begun
J. Mascis: Performer
When We Grow Up (Diana Ross)
Rolfe Kent: Performer
What's Up (4 Non Blondes)
Rolfe Kent: Performer
Achin' To Be (The Replacements)
Rolfe Kent: Performer
It's A Shame About Ray (Remastered Album Version) (Lemonheads)
Rolfe Kent: Performer
Seether (Veruca Salt)
Rolfe Kent: Performer
The Concept (Teenage Fanclub)
Rolfe Kent: Performer
Pledge Your Allegiance (Suicidal Tendencies)
Rolfe Kent: Performer
Feel The Pain (2007 Remastered LLP Version) (Dinosaur Jr.)
Rolfe Kent: Performer
Low (Cracker)
Rolfe Kent: Performer
Why Buddy? (Rolfe Kent)
Rolfe Kent: Performer
Epic (Mateo Messina)
Rolfe Kent: Performer
Even Flow (Mateo Messina)
Rolfe Kent: Performer
Where It's At (Mateo Messina)
Rolfe Kent: Performer
Big Me (Mateo Messina)
Rolfe Kent: Performer
Black Hole Sun (Mateo Messina)
Rolfe Kent: Performer

User reviews

Jennifer Robinson
7/10

The music enhances the storytelling by creating a somber atmosphere that reflects Mavis' sense of loneliness and disillusionment.

Laura Perez
7/10

The soundtrack effectively conveys the bittersweet nostalgia of high school memories, highlighting the contrast between past and present for Mavis.

Linda Adams
7/10

The soundtrack's haunting melodies and poignant lyrics linger in the viewer's mind long after the film ends, underscoring its lasting impression.

Sarah Garcia
5/10

The use of music in key scenes intensifies the viewer's connection to Mavis' inner turmoil and self-destructive behavior, creating a haunting atmosphere throughout the movie.

Joseph Thomas
8/10

The use of music in key scenes amplifies the impact of Mavis' emotional struggles, creating a more immersive viewing experience.

Anthony Moore
8/10

The music contributes to the film's overall tone of dark comedy, blending humor with poignant moments through its carefully curated tracks.

Robert Hall
7/10

The song selection complements the character development, adding layers of complexity to Mavis' personality and motivations.

Carol Wilson
6/10

The choice of songs reflects Mavis' emotional journey of self-discovery and acceptance, resonating with the audience on a visceral level.

Karen Garcia
5/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Young Adult is a crucial element in conveying the raw and unvarnished emotions of the characters, enriching the storytelling and leaving a lasting impact on the audience.

Deborah Young
8/10

The soundtrack features a mix of indie and alternative tracks that resonate with the film's themes of nostalgia, lost youth, and unfulfilled dreams.

Mary Thomas
2/10

The music choices often felt generic and uninspired, missing the opportunity to enhance the film's themes of nostalgia, regret, and self-delusion. It failed to create a strong atmosphere or connect with the audience on a deeper level.

Joseph Adams
9/10

The soundtrack of Young Adult perfectly captures the melancholic and introspective mood of the protagonist, Mavis Gary. The music enhances the emotional depth of the story, creating a powerful connection between the audience and Mavis's inner struggles.

Melissa Young
5/10

The music in Young Adult serves as a narrative device, guiding the audience through Mavis' misguided pursuit of happiness and eventual realization of her own flaws.

Thomas Anderson
8/10

The soundtrack of Young Adult perfectly captures the melancholic and introspective mood of the main character, Mavis Gary, adding depth to her emotional journey.

George Gonzalez
8/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Young Adult is a vital component of the film's narrative, enriching the story with its evocative musical choices and enhancing the audience's engagement with Mavis' journey.

Stephanie Moore
4/10

The soundtrack did not effectively support the character development or plot progression, leaving the audience feeling detached from the story and characters. It lacked memorable or impactful musical moments that could have elevated the viewing experience.

Thomas Roberts
6/10

The soundtrack features a blend of indie and alternative tracks that underscore the film's indie sensibilities and offbeat humor, enhancing the overall viewing experience.

Robert Parker
10/10

I appreciate how the soundtrack subtly evolves along with Mavis's character development throughout the film. The music beautifully mirrors her journey of self-discovery and personal growth, adding layers of complexity to her narrative arc. The use of music in Young Adult is truly a standout element that elevates the overall viewing experience.

Andrew Lewis
6/10

The musical score complements the film's themes of lost youth, regret, and the bittersweet nature of growing older, contributing to the overall authenticity of the storytelling.

Brian White
6/10

The soundtrack effectively mirrors Mavis' internal struggle between her fantasy world and harsh reality, adding layers of complexity to her character development.

Amanda Mitchell
6/10

The music selection enhances the emotional depth of the film, particularly highlighting Mavis' sense of nostalgia and longing for her past glory as a prom queen.

Steven Robinson
7/10

The emotional resonance of the soundtrack enhances the audience's connection with Mavis, evoking empathy and understanding for her flawed character.

Anthony Anderson
2/10

The soundtrack of Young Adult felt disjointed and lacking in emotional depth, failing to capture the complex inner turmoil of the protagonist, Mavis Gary, as she navigates her midlife crisis.

Linda Scott
6/10

The soundtrack of Young Adult perfectly captures the melancholic and introspective mood of the main character, Mavis Gary, as she navigates through her unfulfilled life.