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517:. "I think what Alex did s break out of his shell, I get that to a point." However, he stated that the later actions his character does in the film is "not something I would really do." He said that the scene where Alex kisses Lo is his favorite scene to act on. Meanwhile, Scribner reflected on the nerdy traits Darius has. However he said, "I think that's where the similarities kind of taper off, because Darius does not like to have fun. I like to have a bit of fun from time to time." Scribner said that the entire party scene is his favorite part of the film. 1048: 356: 579:' moment." He opined that YouTube Red "is determined to put out the worst movies they possibly can, and with this one they keep this trend going." Saying that it is "amateur filmmaking at its absolute worst," Castello thought, "the movie's themes contradict and double-back on themselves so much, it no longer remotely matters what the overall point is, assuming there even is a point." 1034: 510:. Being in his first feature film, Rivera faced various pressures, most notably on the schedules and to show up on set, something he doesn't need to be concerned of when making online videos. Rivera reflected on the friendship between all the cast and crew members, that the film's production was like "a big hangout ses." 342:
Mr. Eskin tells the class that the presentation is tomorrow, and Alex quickly makes it. As part of his presentation, he apologizes to everyone that is mad at him for his ego, realizing that him masking his true self does not make him seem any better. EJ then appears on stage, announcing the app: IRL
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announcement, on a channel called Alexander IRL. It features a sliding shot of the three main characters showing off at their school corridor, with the song "We're on Fire" by Airplane Man. The official trailer was then posted on Brent's channel on January 5. There, it is stated to be released on
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The film was announced in July 2016, with filming occurring shortly after. Internet personalities like Rivera were cast to increase viewership of the film, primarily targeting teenagers. With technology being a recurring motif in the film, production gained partnership with the companies like
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In order to gain audiences, Levin explained that "The idea was to bring someone like Brent, who has such an incredible reach with people 12-18 and above, to get them to watch one of these movies. Brent allowed us to have a whole captive audience." Levin cited classic
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At the party, everyone agrees on the phone rule. EJ invites colleague Owen Reed, Ellie, and the envious Jonathan to the party. Due to the boisterous mood, Cole, who was known for organizing parties, lost his social status. As a revenge, he
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comment on how teens in particular live more through their smartphones than they do 'IRL,' this message gets muddied in what amounts to an incoherent story and unfunny comedy." He pointed the lack of a coherent storyline and "a single
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on December 14. Levin states that they're "thrilled that YouTube Red Originals shares our vision of bringing back the teen films that our generation grew up on." The teaser was posted on July 25, 2016, just six days after the
467:. K. Asher Levin, the film's director, adapted a screenplay by Brandon Cohen. Rob Fishman, Levin and Rivera become the film's producers. The production team said that they will also be partnering with GE and startups 306:
out of town, Stu encourages Alex to impress Lo by throwing a party, so that he can give a good impression of himself in his presentation. Meanwhile, Ellie accepts one of EJ's ideas that prevents phone addiction and
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are quietly redefining how movies go from idea to audience." It noted that the film is more targeted towards audiences of the young demographic, "whose lives intermingle streaming scripted material with
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In an interview, Rivera and Scribner expressed relatability with the characters they portray. Rivera says he is similar to Alex, an enclosed teenager excessively sticking to his phone, with a narrow
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Alexander Finn is a high school student, befriending fellow outcasts Darius and Stuart. Alex has a crush on a girl named Lo, whom popular student Cole Winnard has a crush on too. One day,
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for 'in real life'). After the presentation, Mr. Eskin, Nine, and EJ team up as the founders of IRL. Lo and Alex reconcile, and they become friends back with Darius, and Stu.
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Lo by revealing the mission behind the party after he eavesdropped Darius slamming Alex for caring more about the party mission than him. Jonathan secretly calls the cops for
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A website for the film was made, with the film able to be watched with charge. It is also available on various video on demand platforms, including
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more relatable to a much younger segment than they usually reach out to. They were introduced to the film's synopsis by Fishman.
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teacher Mr. Eskin announces a presentation project, with the theme 'you.' Alex's big brother EJ works at a
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to enhance everyday lives. EJ keeps encouraging colleague Ellie to use his ideas, wanting to be the next
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gave the film a 1 out of 5 stars, stating that "While the movie tries to make a perhaps
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by throwing a party and as Alex's brother EJ (Kress) begs him to make an app
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On November 18, McNary learned exclusively that the film will be posted on
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on January 11, 2017, and received mixed reviews on its plot.
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films and social-generated content", rather than the old.
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company participating in an app creation challenge using
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involving his party. The latter word of the title is an
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Brent Rivera (pictured 2020) portrays Alexander Finn
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Index

Colorized photos of main actors, with title in the bottom.
K. Asher Levin
Rob Fishman
Brent Rivera
Nathan Kress
Brent Rivera
Ryan Newman
Marcus Scribner
Tim Sommer
YouTube Red
comedy-drama
web film
K. Asher Levin
Nathan Kress
Brent Rivera
Ryan Newman
Marcus Scribner
Rob Fishman
alter ego
prototype
Internet acronym
General Electric
industrial internet of things
YouTube Red
multimedia
venture
General Electric
cloud
Mark Zuckerberg
honeymoon

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