I Used To Go Here Review: An Emotional Story About Life And Success

This movie feels like a very personal experience, and a lot of that is Gillian Jacob’s great performance.  She is fantastic as the young writer who is just starting out in her career, full of confidence at her first success but also unsure if that success is deserved.  Kate is a very vulnerable person at the time, dealing with plenty of personal issues as well as trying to promote her book.  The nostalgia she experiences returning to her college town is easily relatable and something that I imagine a lot of young professionals go through. And although Jacobs is the main draw of the film, the rest of the cast make this a memorable and enjoyable film.  Jermaine Clement is always great and he is in his element as David.  He is charming and supportive, someone who encouraged Kate early on and still encourages her to this day. The chemistry between the two is easily apparent, but it is the rest of the cast that provide a lot of the heart in this film.  When Kate goes back to her old college, she befriends a group of fun and quirky college students who form the brunt of the interactions.  From relatable Hugo (Josh Wiggins), to quirky but good natured Animal (Forrest Goodluck), and hilariously awkward Tall Brandon (Brandon Daley), this cast of characters help Kate to work through her own issues and grow as a person.  They also provide a lot of perspective in the film, as they are all young, full of hope and ideas, and look up to the successful Kate.