Mutual Appreciation

May 4 2007 R 1h 49m
Comedy

Alan is a musician who leaves a busted-up band for New York, and a new musical voyage. He tries to stay focused and fends off all manner of distractions, including the attraction to his good friend's girlfriend.

Plot

Adults in their 20s circle each other, their bodies in motion, with occasional attractions and lots of talk. Alan is a musician, just down to New York from Boston, hanging out with his friend Lawrence and Lawrence's girlfriend Ellie. Alan and Ellie are on a bed talking: is this prelude or possibility? Sara, who has interviewed Alan for the radio, seems attracted to Alan, but Alan may not be so sure. They, too, sit on the edge of a bed. He has a gig; it goes well. How should he handle Sara? Has the moment with Ellie passed? Do things play out or does time merely pass as bodies move through space?

Written by

Andrew Bujalski

Directed by

Andrew Bujalski

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Houston King Productions, Mutual Appreciation LLC

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins & 3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
2,009
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
84
Popularity
NA