
Not Cool
dir. Shane Dawson
43
6 sourcesSynopsis
Former prom king Scott returns home for Thanksgiving break and gets dumped by his long-term girlfriend. With his world turned upside down, Scott strikes an unlikely friendship with former classmate Tori, an ugly duckling who blossomed in her first semester of college, and they embark on an outrageous adventure through their hometown. But when Scott and Tori start falling in love, they realize that a few months away may have changed them more than they realized.
What resonated with audiences
'Not Cool' sharply divides audiences with its polarizing comedy. Some found it insanely hilarious and praised the female lead's performance and Shane Dawson's directorial effort. However, most criticized the overwhelmingly weak writing, clichéd script, and cringe-worthy dialogue that made them uncomfortable. The pacing dragged while jokes felt forced, and many struggled to connect with characters. The film's formulaic structure and lack of substance left most viewers bored, though a minority remained entertained throughout.

Directed byShane Dawson
StarringShane Dawson, Cherami Leigh, Drew Monson, Lisa Schwartz, Michelle Veintimilla, Terri Middleton
Written byDan Schoffer
CinematographyFrank Paladino
EditingShane Dawson
MusicJoseph Carrillo
Not Cool
2014 · R · 1h 32m
Comedy, Romance, Drama
Former prom king Scott returns home for Thanksgiving break and gets dumped by his long-term girlfriend. With his world turned upside down, Scott strikes an unlikely friendship with former classmate Tori, an ugly duckling who blossomed in her first semester of college, and they embark on an outrageous adventure through their hometown. But when Scott and Tori start falling in love, they realize that a few months away may have changed them more than they realized.
Our Verdict
43
What resonated with audiences
'Not Cool' sharply divides audiences with its polarizing comedy. Some found it insanely hilarious and praised the female lead's performance and Shane Dawson's directorial effort. However, most criticized the overwhelmingly weak writing, clichéd script, and cringe-worthy dialogue that made them uncomfortable. The pacing dragged while jokes felt forced, and many struggled to connect with characters. The film's formulaic structure and lack of substance left most viewers bored, though a minority remained entertained throughout.
