Adult World (2013)

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Amy, a naive college graduate who believes she's destined to be a great poet, begrudgingly accepts a job at a sex shop while she pursues a mentorship with reclusive writer Rat Billings.

Intro
"Adult World" is a 2013 American comedy-drama movie directed by Scott Coffey and composed by Andy Cochran. The movie stars Emma Roberts, Evan Peters, and John Cusack, revolving around a young hopeful poet who's required to sign up with the real, not so attractive world while chasing her dreams.

Plot
The movie follows Amy Anderson, a recent college graduate who believes she's predestined to be the next big poet. She admires Rat Billings, a punk poet from the 1980s, while totally dismissive of the concept that she needs to get real-life experiences or get a paying job. Soon, she builds up a substantial amount of financial obligation due to her trainee loans. As a result, Amy is entrusted no option however to move back in with her parents and find a job.

Amy finds herself operating at an adult bookstore called 'Adult World,' run by an eccentric couple, Rubia and Mazel, while she continues to mail her poetry submissions to publishers. Despite the fact that the task was just supposed to be momentary, she soon ends up being accustomed to the environment and bonds with Alex, a free-spirited transgender male, and the shop's supervisor.

Critical Turn of Events
Amy finally satisfies her idol, Rat Billings, at a book signing occasion. Desperate to be mentored by him, she follows Billings home and uses to clean his house for mentorship. At first, he rejects her, however later on, entertained by her desperation, he accepts her offer. Throughout the mentorship, he constantly prevents her to bring her back to reality.

Amy's life takes another turn when she establishes romantic sentiments towards Alex. She's disillusioned when she finds him in bed with a female, recognizing he is not sexually interested in her since he's into guys.

Deciphering the Truth
Billings notifies Amy that her poetry is not strong since her life has actually been lacking real experiences. He presses her to check out more elements of life to deepen her work. Distraught, Amy gets intoxicated at Adult World, activating a chaotic evening that leads to her arrest.

Post this incident, Alex, Rubia, and Mazel assist Amy by paying her bail and offering a place to live, as her moms and dads kick her out. Alex admits that he slept with a lady to make Amy envious and is really interested in her. Moving on, Amy begins living life more genuinely, gaining brand-new experiences that include depth to her work.

Conclusion
Towards completion, Amy finds a box filled with meticulously cataloged and rejected poetry submissions at Billings' location. It dawns upon her that her idol had also dealt with rejection throughout his career. Billings confesses that he kept declining her work as he wanted to check her resilience and commitment. Motivated, Amy decides to put her deal with social media, eventually bypassing traditional channels, and her poetry goes viral, making her a feeling overnight.

"Adult World" is a comedic take on the transition in between college and the adult years. It explores the styles of the creative process, mentorship, and maturing. The film faces battles like monetary stability and nurtures dreams simultaneously, reflecting the complicated truth of being a young, aspiring artist in today's world.

Top Cast

  • Emma Roberts (small)
    Emma Roberts
    Amy Anderson
  • Evan Peters (small)
    Evan Peters
    Alex
  • John Cusack (small)
    John Cusack
    Rat Billings
  • Armando Riesco (small)
    Armando Riesco
    Rubia
  • Shannon Woodward (small)
    Shannon Woodward
    Candace
  • Chris Riggi (small)
    Chris Riggi
    Josh
  • Scott Coffey (small)
    Scott Coffey
    Bookstore owner
  • Jo Mei (small)
    Jo Mei
    Yumi
  • Leah Lauren
    Maggie
  • Jerry Adler (small)
    Jerry Adler
    Stan
  • Reed Birney (small)
    Reed Birney
    Todd