The Late Bloomer (2016)

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A sex therapist goes through puberty after the successful removal of a benign tumor resting against his pituitary gland. He experiences all the changes and effects of puberty over a three-week period.

Introduction of "The Late Bloomer"
"The Late Bloomer" is a comedy-drama film directed by Kevin Pollak, which premiered in 2016. Based Upon Ken Baker's autobiography "Guy Made: A Memoir of My Body", the movie tells the peculiar story of a 30-year-old sex therapist who experiences adolescence for the very first time after a benign brain growth impacting his pituitary gland is removed. While the movie takes comical shots at the awkward and typically humiliating truths of the age of puberty, it also discuss themes of self-discovery, personal development, and love.

Plot Summary
The movie revolves around Dr. Peter Newmans, a successful sex therapist who paradoxically has never ever skilled sexual attraction due to an uncommon condition. His life takes a remarkable turn when he collapses at a basketball video game and subsequently gains from neurologist Dr. Jane Ruby, with whom he strikes an enjoyable rapport, that he has a brain growth on his pituitary gland. This tumor has been suppressing his testosterone production, successfully preventing him from going through adolescence.

As soon as the growth is removed, Peter's world is overthrown as he begins to withstand the quick onset of the full blast of puberty. His voice deepens, acne pays him a traumatic visit, and he needs to compete with abrupt state of mind swings and subduing sexual prompts. This disorderly pivot from placid adulthood to hormonal teenagedom tosses both his individual and expert life into chaos.

The movie comically records Peter's struggle to manage the effects of his late-onset the age of puberty. His newfound sex drive leads him to a series of funny and in some cases embarrassing circumstances, from embarrassing erections to an ill-timed voicing of sexual tourist attraction towards a coworker. Peter needs to browse the intricacies of adult relationships while trapped in the emotional roller coaster of a teenager.

Character Development and Themes
Throughout the movie, Peter's character development appears. At first, he is viewed as controlled and rather detached, but as he deals with the effects of his abrupt hormone changes, Peter ends up being more in touch with his emotions and himself. The movie explores the theme of self-discovery, delivering the message that it's never ever too late to embrace individual development.

"The Late Bloomer" also explores the style of love and relationships, exemplifying this through Peter's interactions with his buddies, professional acquaintances, and potential love interests. His journey highlights the complexity of intimacy and the importance of understanding oneself before fully connecting with others.

Reception and Conclusion
The film was met with mixed reviews, with some critics praising the humor and originality of the facility, while others criticized it for not totally making use of the capacity of the intriguing storyline. The efficiencies of the cast, particularly of Johnny Simmons as Dr. Peter Newmans and Brittany Snow as the romantic lead Michelle, were typically popular.

Despite falling short on some comedic opportunities and possibly deeper explorations of its styles, "The Late Bloomer" offers an easy going and amusing take on an exceptional circumstance. It welcomes viewers to laugh along with the protagonist's awkward adventures while subtly encouraging them to assess the unpredictability of life and the journey of self-discovery. The movie concludes with Peter welcoming his brand-new reality and discovering an unified balance within his transformed self, allowing for a feel-good resolution to an otherwise bumpy trip of late pubescent obstacles.

Top Cast

  • Johnny Simmons (small)
    Johnny Simmons
    Dr. Peter Newmans
  • Brittany Snow (small)
    Brittany Snow
    Michelle
  • J.K. Simmons (small)
    J.K. Simmons
    James Newmans
  • Jane Lynch (small)
    Jane Lynch
    Caroline
  • Maria Bello (small)
    Maria Bello
    Brenda Newmans
  • Beck Bennett (small)
    Beck Bennett
    Luke
  • Kumail Nanjiani (small)
    Kumail Nanjiani
    Rich
  • Paul Wesley (small)
    Paul Wesley
    Charlie
  • Charlotte McKinney (small)
    Charlotte McKinney
    Attractive Woman
  • Ken Marino (small)
    Ken Marino
    Mr. Hanson
  • Matt Jones (small)
    Matt Jones
    Max