Intro"Wanderlust" is a 2012 American funny film produced by Judd Apatow and directed by David Wain. The movie illustrates the adventures of a New York City couple, George and Linda (played by Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston) who move to a rural hippie commune in Georgia after facing monetary obstacles.
Plot SummaryGeorge and Linda Gergenblatt are a metropolitan couple who purchase a micro-apartment in New York City, just to have George lose his job and Linda stop working to sell her documentary to HBO. With their dream of a New York lifestyle out of reach and not able to afford their home mortgage, they soon face the extreme reality of their scenario. They decide to experiment with an easier way of living, away from the metropolitan rat race.
While on their method to Atlanta where they plan to deal with George's hated bro Rick, they spend the night at Elysium, a picturesque neighborhood occupied with colorful characters who welcome a free-spirited, alternative way of life. These include the charismatic Seth (played by Justin Theroux), philosophical master Carvin (Alan Alda), free-spirited Eva (Malin Åkerman), and other eccentric residents.
Charmingly persuaded by the allure of this non-conventional commune, they choose to remain and offer the hippie lifestyle a chance, all total with free love, organic food, and rejection of both monogamy and product possessions. Hence, they end up being a part of this utopian commune, leaving their shallow metropolitan life behind.
Dispute and ResolutionWhile George adapts to the laid-back way of life of Elysium, Linda struggles to adhere and ends up being drawn towards Seth. This pressures their relationship, leading to individual discoveries about love, sex, work, and life. When however, a significant land development company comes planning to damage Elysium and build a casino, George and Linda, who were originally poised to leave, decide to stay and help the commune to conserve their neighborhood.
Eventually, their experience at Elysium makes George and Linda understand what they really desire out of life. They discover the value of love and relationships over work and cash, finally returning to New York to rent a small apartment. Yet, living a simpler life, they now cultivate a garden on their roof, embodying a blend of city conveniences and nature's solace.
General Impact"Wanderlust" offers a fresh take on our society's obsession with work, money, and product success. The movie's storyline has an inherently comical thrust, invoking laughter through the culture clash between up-tight urban residents and free-spirited commune residents. It checks out the idea of escapism and the search for happiness and individual fulfillment through a less standard lifestyle.
The performances by Paul Rudd, Jennifer Aniston, and the rest of the cast are applauded for their strong comedic timing and capability to represent their characters genuinely. "Wanderlust" emerges as a funny that not only makes people laugh but also makes them contemplating their own way of life choices.
Top Cast
