The life of Jesse, a handsome collage student advisor, who returns to his Alma mater to attend the retirement party of his favorite professor, has been turned upside down, when he falls in love with a beautiful collage student.
Liberal Arts maneuvers its story in a philosophical way that is anything but detached. There's a warmth here that reminds audiences why college -- and, dare we say, their core curriculums? -- matter.
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July 10, 2013
Some of the insights are a bit simplistic but for most of the running time, the film is an enjoyable diversion.
Liberal Arts seems aggressively cheery, determinedly lacking in negativity, and very affirming in its protagonist's masculine heroism. None of it is a surprise, and as a result, not much of it is very good, either.
Romantic comedies don't set out to change your life, but Liberal Arts does provide an easy and enjoyable study on growing up and finding contentment, whatever your age.
