We Are Your Friends (2015)

I like the fact that Zac is an ever evolving character that knows how to deal with any kind of movie he gets the chance to play in. He takes me by surprise every time I see him acting and in this movie he showed us again that he got the skills to keep the viewers enjoyed with the story the movie had to share. It's a really true fact that nowadays electronic music festivals "take over" the world and spread happiness all around, and I'm glad that movies like these are made in order to make all of us conscious that this is the "lit" thing of the moment and it only takes a song to connect hundreds of thousands of souls, if not millions.

Zach Efron plays Cole Carter, a small-time local California DJ struggling to find his way into the upper echelons of the EDM scene. His friend group serve as his anchors, although ultimately their different paths don't really mesh with Cole's own dreams and goals (this all culminates in a pivotal scene near the end of the film). He unwittingly catches a big break at a local club where he is noticed by James (Wes Bentley) a once-great DJ who has become bitter and jaded. His wealth and industry connections continue to make him relevant, however. Seeing promise in Cole James takes him under his wing. Through James Cole is introduced to Sophie, who he is immediately taken with. Cue the typical romantic love triangle sub- plot conflict. To this film's credit it plays it better than most movies of this type. The film's music does it quite the credit in complementing its scenes. I'm not a fan of EDM admittedly, and I still managed to be engaged. Wes Bentley really steals the show here in my opinion; he gives the only truly good performance in this film. "We Are Your Friends" doesn't break any new ground, nor is it trying to. It's simply playing to its own rhythm and its up to you if you whether or not you want to follow along. Recommended for anyone into/interested in electronic music.

***My review doesn't mention REAL spoilers, I just didn't want to upset anyone.*** I went into this movie with a closed minded view of the EDM culture, from my own personal experiences,and I was extremely surprised. It wasn't just about the sex, drugs, and EDM. It was about the climb! The movie made me rethink my own life style. With Zac Efrons character, I know so many people could relate to the struggles and the hustle of everyday life and just making it. I think the movie really gives a whole-hearted experience to the viewer. Everyone goes through conflicts with friends but when you are trying to climb the ladder of success sometimes we can't relate to the struggles of our friends. This was definitely one of the movies that I sat back and watched. Wanting more in the end. The cast was perfect for their roles and I wish it would of grossed more in the box office, but truthfully I never even saw a trailer. I would definitely put this in my top 10 just for the soundtrack alone. Next to Trainspotting and 1999 Human Traffic. Because they are all about a group of friends, causing mischief and mayhem but in the end staying together for better or for worse.

I really liked it! Even Zac Efron, as a man roughly the same age as him, I hate to like him, but he's hard to hate in this one. It was beautifully shot. It's a movie surrounding the digital music scene. There's parties, drugs, music, and extremely beautiful women. "I love it here". The whole movie builds (albeit slowly at some points) towards the ending pretty nicely. Wes Bentley is one of the best at playing those characters you love to hate. Him and Zac have a very genuine relationship., in fact the whole movie is very genuine to me.Emily Ratajkowski though.... I mean, she's literal perfection. They actually make me want to "roll" in Vegas. I can't imagine what that life would be like being from a small Canadian town. Maybe that's why I enjoyed it so much. I got to see what it would be like to do things people think you're not supposed to. Seeing the pitfalls and triumphs of the ride was pretty amazing. Any rating below a 7 is a crime, how many story lines are 100% organic, give me this over another Spider-Man reboot any day...Pretty pumped for the Spider-Man reboots TBH.