Delaney Buffett has struck gold with Adult Best Friends, a poignant, hilarious, and refreshingly honest exploration of female friendship in your thirties. It's not just a coming-of-age film-it's a staying-of-age one, perfectly capturing the emotional push and pull of growing up without growing apart.
Buffett shines in every hat she wears-writing, directing, and starring in the film with an effortless charisma that feels both intimate and universal. Her script is sharp and deeply authentic, filled with the kind of moments that make you laugh out loud and then suddenly choke up seconds later. There's no pretense here, only raw vulnerability and beautifully timed humor.
As a director, Buffett demonstrates an impressive command of tone, keeping the pacing tight while allowing emotional beats the space they need to land. She finds nuance in scenes that might feel mundane in lesser hands, and she brings out career-best performances from the supporting cast, creating a world that feels lived-in, warm, and heartbreakingly real.
Adult Best Friends is a rare gem-a story told with sincerity and skill, driven by the voice of a filmmaker who's clearly just getting started but already miles ahead. Delaney Buffett has made something special here. Don't miss it.
