
Back in the Day
Sometimes in order to move forward...you have to go back
Directed by Michael Rosenbaum
Produced by Kim and Jim Productions, ROSE and BOMB Productions
A raunchy high school reunion comedy that mines nostalgia and male friendship for laughs while exploring the tension between past glory and present reality.
Sometimes in order to move forward, you have to go back. And in this raunchy comedy, Jim Owens does just that when he heads home for his high school reunion. In an attempt to relive the glory days with his boys and explore an old romance, he nearly destroys his hometown and friendships.
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Is Back in the Day scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Back in the Day sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Is Back in the Day easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Is Back in the Day violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Does Back in the Day end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Conventional, and it does not land.
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Like Back in the Day
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Back in the Day
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Back in the Day, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Back in the Day, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Back in the Day, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































