Admission

Admission

Rated PG-13 and Released in Grand Rapids, MI 

Reviewed 3/24/13 at Celebration North Theatre in Grand Rapids, MI

with Gary and Leigh

3 out of 5 Js in QUIET Rating System

The movie was enjoyable but with anything titled comedy, I expect a lot of laughs. While this had some, it is more of a dramady than a comedy. Don't get me wrong, we liked the movie. Tina Fey and Paul Rudd were endearing in their respective roles as Portia Nathan and John Pressman.

College Admission Officer (AO) Portia Nathan has spent her entire career at Princeton. John Pressman is a dean at an agricultural charter school and takes special interest in mentoring a unique student Jeremiah (Nat Wolff). It is not hard to figure out what's next. John contacts Portia and seeks collaboration in getting Jeremiah (who doesn't have the credentials, but definitely the smarts) considered for admission. Also, Portia's boss played by Wallace Shawn is about to retire so all of the AOs are vying for the upcoming vacancy. To add to the pile, the newly single Portia, who split with snake boyfriend Mark (Micheal Sheen), is connecting with John and the genius Jeremiah. Beginning to sound complicated? Well, not really. But you do find yourself rooting for everything that goes against "the process."

Tina Fey is the star here. She is adorable, cute and delightful no matter what role she is in. While this flick is not the laugh out loud gut buster, it is sweet with some funny moments and even could stir a few tears. Go see Admission with this in mind and you will be gratified watching this charming movie.

QUIET Rating system: 3 Js

Quality: JJj

Understood story:  JJJ

Interest: JJJ

Entertainment:  JJJj

Time:  JJj