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Be Somebody

  • 2016
  • PG
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
4.4K
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Matthew Espinosa in Be Somebody (2016)
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Pop superstar Jordan Jaye has a big dream - he just wants to live like a regular teenager. When he's chased down by some excited female fans, he finds a perfect hideout and a reluctant new f... Read allPop superstar Jordan Jaye has a big dream - he just wants to live like a regular teenager. When he's chased down by some excited female fans, he finds a perfect hideout and a reluctant new friend from a small town, high-school art student, Emily Lowe. Despite being from different... Read allPop superstar Jordan Jaye has a big dream - he just wants to live like a regular teenager. When he's chased down by some excited female fans, he finds a perfect hideout and a reluctant new friend from a small town, high-school art student, Emily Lowe. Despite being from different worlds, they soon discover they have way more in common than they ever imagined. Over the... Read all

  • Director
    • Joshua Caldwell
  • Writer
    • Lamar Damon
  • Stars
    • Matthew Espinosa
    • Sarah Jeffery
    • Allison Paige
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    4.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Joshua Caldwell
    • Writer
      • Lamar Damon
    • Stars
      • Matthew Espinosa
      • Sarah Jeffery
      • Allison Paige
    • 35User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Matthew Espinosa
    • Jordan Jaye
    Sarah Jeffery
    Sarah Jeffery
    • Emily Lowe
    Allison Paige
    Allison Paige
    • Jessica
    Tava Smiley
    Tava Smiley
    • Mrs. Jaye
    Caitlin Keats
    Caitlin Keats
    • Karen Lowe
    LaMonica Garrett
    LaMonica Garrett
    • Richard Lowe
    Mahaley Patel
    Mahaley Patel
    • Assistant #1- Kelsey
    Mason McCulley
    Mason McCulley
    • Assistant #2- Toby
    Liana Ramirez
    Liana Ramirez
    • Teenage Girl
    • (as Liana K Ramirez)
    John Carle
    John Carle
    • Gamer Voice 1
    • (uncredited)
    Kenzie Frohling
    Kenzie Frohling
    • Teenage Fangirl
    • (uncredited)
    Trista Nabors
    Trista Nabors
    • Teenage Fangirl
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Joshua Caldwell
    • Writer
      • Lamar Damon
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    User reviews35

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    5Hazellnation

    Over Produced

    I see what they tried to do but it was overly done. Tried to make it super artsy with the production, overly drawn out scenes with shaky camera and too much music. Overly drawn out moments of nothing with an expectation of something to come from it but mostly just done to create something cool visually. The direction and production just failed on an easily shot teen love drama trying to make nothing into something.

    Over all, the acting wasn't bad. Espinosa didn't do terribly for his first film. I thought Jeffery was good. A little to many typical eye rolls but not bad. I just didn't feel their connection though the majority of the movie was overly done to make us feel the connection when it should have come from the acting alone. It's a cute movie though. I didn't hate it.
    7AscendeSuperius

    Basic fun teenage romance?

    It's perfectly mediocre, with a classic teenage romance trope between a 'pop' kid and a regular kid. Even so, it's a good form of escapism from everyday life.
    10divina-mariafernanda

    Great!!

    It was a great movie, really cheered me up and made me laugh a lot. Makes you think about life, if you pay close attention the movie has a meaning behind it so I think the title really fits it. The actors look like they really put their all in it to make the movie more enjoyable for the audience and it really worked. The plot is great honestly, I loved this movie so much I can't out it into words! This is now one of my favorite movie, I love it! It reminded me of "starstruck" BUT THATS MY ONE OF MY FAVES TOO SO THAT MADE ME LOVE IT EVEN MORE!!! but i'm super proud of everyone in it and specially Matthew since it was his first movie, can't wait for more to come!
    9glitterglitz24

    Good Escape

    I completely agree with the other review. I picked this movie because it seemed like something whimsy that didn't need all my attention. But, like the other review also states, I found myself pausing it when I needed to step away and would rewind if I missed something. There were a couple of slow parts and I think you notice them because most movies have a lot more action. Whereas this movie just told a story with a really basic message. Even though it's a teen movie I think the message transcends to any age. You need to see the whole thing to understand why it is good, and after you watch it you think about. The movie left me hopeful. Feels weird but I don't hate it.

    I took off one star due to a couple awkward scenes that have been over played in all movie plots.
    4becki_rainbow

    An easy watch

    Easy, fairly predictable watch, passes the time, no better or worse than any of the other teenage love type movies out there. I didnt HATE it but I diddnt love it. It was alright.

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    • Trivia
      Shot in 12 days.
    • Quotes

      Karen Lowe: There's no such thing as 'The Right Time'. Life doesn't come with guarantees. Every now and then you just have to take a chance!

    • Connections
      Features Halo 5: Guardians (2015)
    • Soundtracks
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      Written by Alexander Odden (TONO) and Michael Parsberg-Hansen (KODA)

      Performed by Pegboard Nerds

      Courtesy of Th3rd Brain

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    • Release date
      • June 10, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Before You Go
    • Filming locations
      • All Star Lanes - 4459 Eagle Rock Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA(location)
    • Production companies
      • G2
      • Studio71
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $15,395
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,129
      • Jun 12, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $15,395
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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