The Throwback

Funny and relatable, great way to spend a Saturday night on the couch with a bowl of popcorn. The throwback was charming and unique. The acting was fantastic, this movie was perfectly cast. And we love Justina Machado, such talent. We laughed and laughed - it was great to watch as a family as the theme is so relevant to today's family. Imagine being stressed and overwhelmed by everyday life with two young children and a husband to take care of, and feeling your career is simply not enough. Then suddenly forgetting about all of these responsibilities and regressing to college time, where all dreams were possibilities. How different your life could be! This feel good movie has a premise we can probably all relate to.

This movie keeps you engaged throughout the full duration. The actors were great and were very relatable. Although the premise of the change that occurred with the main actress was fictitious, it was funny and she is extremely likeable, adorable actually, EXTREMELY. The husband is a good guy and it's very hard not to like him, I'm sure most married men can related to what he was experiencing at time. Not that you need to be married, but I could relate to a lot of the situations and details that were included in the movie. It's a light-hearted, feel-good movie. I enjoyed it and highly recommend it.

Nowadays it's hard to find a perfect, lighthearted yet meaningful film. The Throwback hits it out of the park! Great acting great writing and great directing, along with a catchy appropriate soundtrack makes this movie a hit. Will Sasso known for his comedy (and he is really funny in this movie, mind you), takes his acting to another level in my opinion in this film. I won't bore with details but just a couple things: First, he kids in this film are hilarious and you really get a feeling that they are actually brothers!!! Secondly, he writing is beautiful- REAL. For example, when we're introduced to Shea, the 19- year old blond neighbor, we think we're meeting a boy-crazy, social media- obsessed party girl. And initially she is. However, as the film goes on, the writing gives her depth and developement that is something beautiful to watch. Lastly veteran comedian Bobby Lee makes the most of his limited screentime & like the sons, steals scenes. I've always thought that Bobby Lee is underrated with this comedy. In my opinion Bobby Lee is an American treasure! 😁

Can someone explain the reason for no one, past the hospital scene, explaining she has amnesia? The plot doesn't fall apart with that explanation. It does however, make me stop yelling at the screen "SHE'S GOT AMNESIA!" In fact, I would argue that it would have helped the plot. Then the "memory returns," reveal? God Lord Mario! I was expecting her to be at the beach and the ole Steadmiester, would go in for a kiss but then Kate would suddenly get everything flooding back and she'd snap to and punch Rick in the kisser right at the same time Shea would be snapping a selfie. Also, having Rick be more of villain would have been nice because everyone was too nice. FYI, Rick stealing Matt's stellar idea would have been amazing. And then using the Age line for Kate's clothing tag line. Going on, Matt would be at the festival with the kids and he sees, somehow, the post of the selfie that Shea took with Kate punching Rick. And then he's hears the kids say "Mom!" He'd look up and Bam! There's Kate. Also, did the kids know? They act like they didn't but It seems really cruel if they didn't. It also seems Wierd that if the people around Kate didn't know what was happening, and Kate suddenly came to, why wouldn't her first call be to Matt to ask what is going on. Whatever little bit I was waiting for in the plot evaporated right there. Her amnesia is still completely explainable by her having been robbed. In fact, she would have gotten money and therefore starting his and her own business and that would have made financial sense in the movie. I did love the premise though. I loved the people in it (I wanted to hate Rick) it just feels so first draft. You are so close. In fact, when Matt says to Kate that when he looks at her he sees home. My husband looked at me and said "that's how I feel." And I know he does because he tells me that often. Every moment like that I think it is movie worthy but I never see those moments. But I did in The Throwback and I loved it. That moment made everything worth it. That was romance and love, perfect on every level. That's reason I just want this movie to be a 10 because that moment deserves a 10.

If you're tired of heavy dramas and intense thrillers, "The Throwback" is the perfect breath of fresh air you need. Directed by newcomer Mario Garcia, this film is a rollercoaster ride through midlife crises, parenting struggles, and the joy of rediscovering lost dreams. At its core, "The Throwback" taps into a fantasy many parents secretly harbor-an escape from the daily grind to pursue the passions they left behind for family life. Justina Machado shines as the overlooked "supermom" who, after a post-traumatic meltdown, reverts to her carefree college self, sparking chaos and laughter. While the premise might seem familiar, "The Throwback" brings a fresh perspective by diving into the complexities of aging, parenthood, and the quest for happiness. Director Garcia strikes a perfect balance between humor and emotion, ensuring every laugh is backed by genuine heart. What makes "The Throwback" stand out is its refusal to offer easy answers about youth versus adulthood. Instead, it encourages viewers to reflect on life's twists and turns while enjoying the ride. With its catchy soundtrack, clever writing, and relatable characters, "The Throwback" is a delightful escape for anyone craving a feel-good movie night. Whether you're a parent longing for a break or simply in need of a smile, this film delivers 100 minutes of pure entertainment. In short, "The Throwback" is a charming mix of humor, heart, and nostalgia that resonates on a human level. Don't miss out on this light-hearted gem that will leave you grinning long after the credits roll.

The Throwback is a tender grown-up person film about parenting, the fight against getting older and duller, and ultimately the power of strong loving relationships that can make not being young tolerable. While The Throwback is structured somewhat like a reverse of Big - 1988's Tom Hanks classic about a child occupying an adult body - the switch from middle aged mom to late teen younger self is a much more interesting, less well trodden path, and is handled with a deft hand by debutant director Mario Garcia. Garcia lets the audience cheer unashamedly and vicariously at the obvious stuff - soccer mom doing shots at pool parties - before nudging us towards more thoughtful less black and white ideas about the differences between being young and irresponsible and older with kids. Refreshingly the movie doesn't try to drag you to a trite conclusion about whether being old is better, or worse or (yawn) just different. There is enough room left for the audience to make their own mind up either way and that's what makes the movie so engaging and easy to enjoy. Garcia loves nudging the audience towards a gag, and he keeps the comedy train on track. But he wraps the fun in enough intellect to make The Throwback interesting as well as funny. That would have been a lot harder without two lead actors used to straddling that divide and who seem perfectly cast for this film. Justina Machado is super easy to see as the hot mom who can just about get away with suddenly become a party girl without it seeming silly to everyone, particularly if you remember her Six Feet Under heyday when she was equally brilliant as here (and just as hot). And Will Sasso's big dad bod bursting with love for his spiraling wife is a step up in responsibility from his balancing sidekick role in Loudermilk but he brings an understated physical humor to the role while steering clear of absolute slapstick - mostly. If you have kids and at times wish you didn't, this movie gets you - the guilt, the frustration, the impatience, the love, the routine, the tedium. And if the kids are out or tucked up in bed on a Friday night some time soon, The Throwback is a 100-minute escape from all that and a chance to feel okay about yourself.

We were looking for something entertaining and highly rated for a Friday night, and we stumbled across this movie. Little did we realize that everyone who worked on this film must have jumped on voting up their experience. Will Sasso (I loved him in Mom) is the only actor doing anything beyond pulling his own weight, and everyone else (kids included) were kind of horrific, but who can blame them? The concept was good, but we knew within minutes that the writing was just flaccid, the situations are predictable, and the actors did what they could with it with the dead script they were handed. They just weren't given a whole heck of a lot to work with, and it shows.