With a buzzworthy cast including Brie Larson, Shailene Woodley and Miles Teller -- named by The Hollywood Reporter as one of five faces to watch at this year's Sundance Film Festival -- James Ponsoldt's Smashed follow-up premiered Friday, Jan. 18, to a packed Library Theater.
But first, the group stopped by THR's video lounge to discuss the teen dramedy, which may appeal to a wider audience than its synopsis indicates.
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"The Spectacular Now is a love story between complicated teenagers," said Ponsoldt. "Think of it as a teen film for adults. These are really honest characters, and it's a really romantic film."
Woodley, who last year won an Independent Spirit Award for her role in The Descendants, said that the selling point for her -- and her co-stars -- was having the opportunity to work with Ponsoldt.
"It's a great script, but the reason we said yes was because of you," she gushed.
For more about the movie, watch the video above.
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