In a word, Post Grad is....pleasant. I say this because I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it, and how it made me feel throughout. Alexis Blydel plays Ryden Malby, a recent college grad who has met little resistance in achieving her goals in life until she suffers a bit of a setback. This rejection sets the tone for the movie by putting Ryden into situation after situation where she quickly realizes that life doesn't always go your way. After moving back home with her family, (The hilarious trio of Michael Keaton, Carol Burnette, and Jane Lynch. More about them in a bit.) Ryde sets out to make her way in the world and find herself along the way. During her journey, Ryden learns about love, friendship, and the overlying theme of the film; family. Post Grad is very formulaic and you will swear that you've seen this movie a hundred times before. You realize that while familiar, Post Grad has that special something that makes the 88 minute run time seem to fly by. The best part of this film is Ryden's family that I mentioned earlier. Keaton, Burnette, and Lynch are all cast in roles that aren't exactly in their comfort zones, but this trio puts a group performance together that is funny and heartfelt. I found myself longing for their next scene together. Post Grad is a charming and funny movie that appeals to a wide audience. It's lack of originality is quickly forgiven by it's strong cast and feel good message. Post Grad earns a C+ in my grade book.
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