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Good cast. Terrible plot. Nice guy doesn't understand why he is dumped. Various people try to help him. Everyone gets bored on the way. Avoid.

I had some level of expectation from this movie based on the premise and the actors, but literally nothing happens in this film. I get that they were aiming for an indie-film feel, but still. We learn nothing about why these people broke up, other than the short glimpses into their past relationship, we don't know anything about them that would make them likable or root for one or both of them. For an indie film, there are too many cringe-worthy cliches, in every single scene. Poor Ryan Hansen is reduced to a sort of douchey annoying 'that's-who-she's-marrying' character.

I could't stop myself from writing this. I have watched this movie with great expectations with the likes of Cobie Smulders and Justin Long and I hate to say that I'm truly disappointed. What a waste of talent.

The entire plot is just a big hot balloon which filled with nothing. And it explodes in the end and nothing comes out, disappointed.

I think I have written maybe two reviews in my life, and that's because movies were SO AMAZING that it needed to be said. In this case, it's just... so... not... worth... watching. There is no other way to say that whoever's fault this ridiculous waste is should be dragged across hot coals. I adore Justin, and I'm learning to like Cobie... DEFINITELY as a comedy duo they should have clicked and this had all the potential to be a great movie that was needed. Love the backdrop of San Fran and that lifestyle... really, I'm thinking chalk this up to supremely bad writing, directing and editing. Absolutely zero redeeming qualities here. I am surprised that halfway through filming Justin didn't stand up and walk off set in protest.

If this is a comedy, it had exactly one second of laughter. If this is a drama, it had no salient moments. I watched it for free, but I can never get back the time wasted. Who can I sue?

Sad, frustrating watch, won't watch again, and can't recommend.

I finally found a Justin Long movie I don't like, I'm not a big fan of Cobie Smolders, so I don't get her being the "object of affection", I would have had a good time with Kristen Schaal's creepy doll lady character.

There is a bevy of good actors who came together for what was obviously someone's passion project, and maybe it even helped them address some issues.

The movie makes you feel things, but normally that takes you on an adventure, a story, towards an ending of some kind. This story, well written or not, doesn't go anywhere.

I definitely felt something: all the pain over years the same stupid feeling all rolled into one movie, so now I'm sad and hungry and raw.

Really, don't watch this if you're not feeling good because you're going to feel worse afterwards: whether that's to the movie's credit or not.

Some funny bits and I was kind of interested in the film but then nothing happened and the film just finished...don't waste your time

I read the terrible reviews on here but then thought I'd watch it anyway just to form my own opinion. I'm glad I did.

Maybe this movie isn't for everyone. It certainly isn't a comedy, though I did laugh a couple times. It has more of an indie drama feel, with some charm thrown in. Something along the lines of (500) Days of Summer, but not quite as good. I think Justin and Cobie played their parts well, and I also liked John Cho as the cliché best bud telling the main character what he needs to hear.

I may have liked it more than most, perhaps because I've been there. I've had multiple girlfriends marry the next guy, and I've even attended one of the weddings, so it was nice to see that story played out on screen through person's eyes. I could definitely empathize with the main character, but even if you've never experienced the same thing, I'm sure many people have had a similar experience of everything going wrong for them in the relationship department, or having feelings for someone and trying not to show it.

In the end I don't think it was an unforgettable movie, but I don't regret watching it at all. It was also cool to see the ending parallel another very famous movie ending but in a different way, and the video playing over the end credits brought a nice conclusion to the story.

In short the movie is about 2 couple who have been in a long relationship in the past who are trying to move on, Allison (Cobie) invites his ex-boyfriend Adam (Justin) to attend her wedding with her new boyfriend (or future husband), things down the line start getting weird as Adam starts to remember the past and the relationship he had with Allison, and by the end of the movie he tries his best to get her back, but ends up screwing it all up for good.

*Note: In real life situation you wouldn't dare attend your ex-girls wedding nor would she even invite you, i think it could have been more sensible if it was centered around for example an engagement party of some kind, because that would be your very last chance to turn things around (if you can), not at an actual wedding where everything is already pre-prepared, so i think in that context the film could have taken a different approach, i was happy though on how well Allison (Cobie) and Adam (Justin) acted with their face impression, mimics and essence of the characters.

This movie describes itself as a comedy, but I found very little to be funny. I honestly found watching the characters insanely depressing and not thought provoking. There is no overall message other than "This too shall pass" and even then, the ending was a huge let down.

The actors did a good job with what was given to them, it is in no way their fault, in my opinion. However this whole thing came off like a bad student indie film made for a college exam. A huge disappointment. The two stars are for the actors' attempts.

This is a movie that stays on point with our protagonist Adam (Justin Long) throughout the entirety of the film. Its about the nature of relationships and how not all of them end after they end so to speak. Watch this film from Adam's point of view and it suddenly becomes engrossing because you can never guess how someone in this situation will react to a combination of jealousy, rage, longing, confusion, and love. The complexity of panicked emotions that accompany heavy romantic relationships are showcased here very well. This is a great addition to those who love serious but also witty relationship films. Justin Long is a wonderful actor who is able pull off a detailed rendition of a hopeless romantic on the verge of self destruction. If you were entertained after seeing this look up and watch Justin Long's other film " Comet ". You shouldn't be disappointed!

I started appreciating Justin Long only recently after watching such intriguing movies like The Wave or Comet. He tends to play the rather timid and awkward guys and here he's at it again - to the extreme. This is probably the main reason why so many people dislike this movie.

Adam - the main character in Literally, Right Before Aaron is not likeable at all.

He's needy, sneaky, dishonest, literally fidgeting and not living up to his potential. He gets pushed around by his alpha male boss and even the hotel clerk pities and ridicules him.

You need a lot of compassion to be able to stand watching him. Add to it the rose colored nostalgia he views his former relationship to Allison - his ex of many years - with and the story may elicit pity.

As the movie continues the character study shows that there is no development. Adam instead clings to his ex or rather his imagined version of her increasingly.

Some potentially hilarious situations ensue due to the unlikely circumstances he finds himself in (being the guest of his ex and her new partner). I have to admit I laughed a few times at the wrong moments probably.

Will Adam finally give in to Aaron or live to his potential or will he further deteriorate into despair? Make sure to watch till the end.

Just seeing all the kinds of gestures and face expressions showing the multiple ways (lost) love makes you suffer is worth it. Justin Long can show more emotions on his face alone than a whole ensemble of actors.

Rubbish. Imagine HIMYM but it only had the neurotic dorky unlikeable Ted without Barney to make it watchable and this is it. Justin Long plays Ted chasing Robin just under different names.

A really great movie if you want to watch Justin Long act like a fool for 100 mins. This is the kind of movie you walk out of.

Why would you go to an exes dinner party/wedding and think, this won't be weird. People are constantly pointing out that you are single and that you let the best girl get away. It's constantly thrown in his face, and I kept hoping he would just walk away. But he didn't, and too many awkward conversations made me turn it off. Could have saved the hour I put into it if he had just said no to the invite. A much shorter movie.... Or not one at all.

I can see why it's not everyone says cup of tea. It has its moments of joy and can be a little depressing at times but it's really not that bad!

Lots of negative reviews, but I thought I would give it a go none the less and was even more disappointed than some of these reviews show. A movie trying to be artsy, fails spectacularly. Couldnt even finish it.

I don't understand the low ratings... I found it to be an entertaining drama/comedy... and I don't know what others were looking for but I felt it was done well and realistic. The emotions felt real. I watched it because of Cobie Smoulders(love her!). Good movie. I enjoyed it!

I liked this movie far more than I should have. The fact that some reviewers were so drawn into the movie that they had to write "reviews" only to express how pathetic of a man "Adam" was, translates into Justin Long doing a wonderful job portraying a character that describes itself as an alien in the movie.

I really appreciated how the character "Allison" was just an observed character that wasn't present for most of the movie. You see her in the eyes of Adam and she only actively participates when she talks to him. Cobie Smulders rarely disappoints. I must add that the movie is visually beautiful, evidenced by many scenes throughout the movie, of which I cite the scenes played over the end credits.

The movie really did make me feel different emotions, strong emotions; and for that fact, I praise it.