We Are Your Friends (2015)

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Young Cole Carter dreams of hitting the big time as a Hollywood disc jockey, spending his days and nights hanging with buddies and working on the one track that will set the world on fire. Opportunity comes knocking when he meets James Reed, a charismatic DJ who takes the 23-year-old under his wing. Soon, his seemingly clear path to success gets complicated when he starts falling for his mentor's girlfriend, jeopardizing his new friendship and the future he seems destined to fulfill.

Introduction
"We Are Your Friends" is an American drama film, directed by Max Joseph, released in 2015. The plot follows the journey of aiming DJ Cole Carter, played by Zac Efron, as he navigates his way through the electronic music scene in California intending to go far for himself.

Plot
"We Are Your Friends" is set in the San Fernando Valley, where Cole is attempting to burglarize the Hollywood DJ scene with his childhood good friends. Despite operating at a low-paying job during the day, Cole dreams of ending up being a successful electronic music manufacturer. He frequently plays warm-up sets at a regional club where he fulfills an older, effective DJ, James Reed (Wes Bentley), who takes him under his wing.

James shares his knowledge about music with Cole and becomes his coach. They bond over a shared love of electronic music, and James encourages Cole to take creative dangers to discover his unique style. Meanwhile, Cole succumbs to James's much younger individual assistant/girlfriend, Sophie (Emily Ratajkowski), complicating the mentor-mentee relationship.

Conflict and Resolution
While the dynamic in between Cole and Sophie puts a pressure on the relationship with James, another point of friction emerges as Cole's buddies feel overlooked due to his increased concentrate on his music profession. Cole's buddy Mason (Johnny Weston) enters into the world of property scam, pulling themselves further away.

Major development happens when after taking a hallucinogenic drug at a party, Cole experiences music in an entire brand-new method and is influenced to create a distinct track that blends natural noises and beats.

Climax and Ending
At the climax of the movie, Cole learns that Mason was eliminated in a scuffle at a celebration. This pushes him to take a stand versus exploitative property deals his other good friends were involved in, resulting in a fallout.

On the expert front, when James gets to listen to the track Cole developed, he declines to launch it under his label, mentioning it's too personal for his brand name however encourages him to release it individually. Cole unfazed by this setback, makes an area to carry out at the Summer Fest, unveiling his new track. The audience resonates with his music, developing his distinct prsence in the music industry.

At the end of the film, Cole sets his sights on bigger dreams with the success of his debut track and reconciles with his childhood pals, honouring Mason's memory. He also kisses Sophie, hinting at a possible relationship.

Conclusion
"We Are Your Friends" is a film that balances home entertainment and drama with a motivating story about the pursuit of dreams and handling the hitches along the method. The film illustrates the battles of an up and coming DJ and his endeavour for creativity while managing individual relationships. The movie has subtle messages about relationship, love, and the power of music in revealing oneself, with a lively background of electronic dance music culture.

Top Cast

  • Zac Efron (small)
    Zac Efron
    Cole
  • Wes Bentley (small)
    Wes Bentley
    James
  • Emily Ratajkowski (small)
    Emily Ratajkowski
    Sophie
  • Jonny Weston (small)
    Jonny Weston
    Mason
  • Shiloh Fernandez (small)
    Shiloh Fernandez
    Ollie
  • Alex Shaffer (small)
    Alex Shaffer
    Squirrel
  • Jon Bernthal (small)
    Jon Bernthal
    Paige Morrell
  • Alicia Coppola (small)
    Alicia Coppola
    Mrs. Romero
  • Wiley M. Pickett (small)
    Wiley M. Pickett
    Carl
  • Jon Abrahams (small)
    Jon Abrahams
    Nicky
  • Molly Hagan (small)
    Molly Hagan
    Francine