Girl Most Likely (2012)

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A failed New York playwright stages a suicide in an attempt to win back her ex, only to wind up in the custody of her gambling-addict mother.

Introduction
"Girl Most Likely" is a 2012 American comedy-drama film directed by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini. The film includes Kristen Wiig as the lead character, Imogene, with other noteworthy cast members including Annette Bening, Matt Dillon, and Darren Criss. The movie script, composed by Michelle Morgan, informs the story of a failed New York playwright who is required to deal with the truth of her dysfunctional household when she is benched to a state of dysfunction herself.

Plot Summary
The story centers around Imogene, a having a hard time playwright who, after her profession and romantic relationship falishly marvelously, stages a phony suicide effort to win back her ex-boyfriend's attention. However, her plan backfires, and rather of being reunited with him, she finds herself in the hospital and under a suicide watch. Her straight-talking mother, Zelda (Annette Bening), concerns gather her and takes her back house to New Jersey, a location she had been attempting to leave from for many years.

Back house, Imogene finds her mother living with a young sweetheart, George "George Boosh" (Matt Dillon), who claim to be a CIA agent. To contribute to the surprise, Imogene's space is now occupied by a young guest, Lee (Darren Criss), a Yale graduate and member of a Backstreet Boys tribute band. Imogene likewise needs to handle her odd yet endearing more youthful sibling, Ralph (Christopher Fitzgerald), who is obsessed with crabs.

The movie is a journey of self-discovery for Imogene as she browses through this unanticipated turn in her life. She is initially upset about being tossed back into her old life, far from the appeal of Manhattan. However slowly, Imogene establishes a brand-new gratitude of her past and begins to realize that her unsteady family is not as bad as she thought.

Main Characters and Performance
As the lead, Wiig provides a persuading efficiency as Imogene. She outstandingly depicts a female in the midst of a breakdown who is required to reassess her life, her career, and her relationships to discover a brand-new course. Annette Bening provides a strong performance as Zelda, an eccentric casino-playing mommy, while Dillon is amusing as the bogus spy. Criss provides a charming touch to his character, Lee, who functions as a fresh love interest for Imogene and helps her see things from a much better viewpoint.

Conclusion and Reception
"Girl Most Likely" does more than evoke laughter; it also touches hearts with its portrait of dysfunctional family dynamics, individual failure, and self-rediscovery. It's a story that reveals that in some cases, one needs to hit rock-bottom to truly reassess their lives. Critics offer blended reviews; while some praise the efficiencies of the cast and the humor, others discover the plot rather foreseeable. Nevertheless, the film shows the extreme truths of life, verifying that no one is perfect, and failure can sometimes lead to growth and self-discovery.

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