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Palo Alto is a 2013 American drama film written and directed by Gia Coppola, based on James Franco's 2010 short story collection of the same name. The film stars Franco alongside Emma Roberts , Jack Kilmer , Nat Wolff and Zoe Levin .
Apr 2, 2014 · An unflinching portrait of adolescent lust, boredom, and self-destruction, PALO ALTO is a teen movie for the ages — an astonishing debut feature from writer-director Gia Coppola, based on...
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A movie about adolescent lust, boredom, and self-destruction in a California town. Follow the stories of April, Teddy, Fred, and Emily, who deal with soccer coach crushes, car accidents, sex, and identity issues.
Palo Alto is a drama film based on stories by James Franco, who also stars as a teacher and a football coach. The film explores the lives of rebellious teens in an affluent California town, but has mixed reviews from critics and audiences.
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An unflinching portrait of adolescent lust, boredom, and self-destruction, Palo Alto is a teen movie for the ages — an astonishing debut feature from writer-director Gia Coppola, based on the book “Palo Alto: Stories” by James Franco and featuring new music from Devonté Hynes (Blood Orange).
- Gia Coppola
- James Franco, Emma Roberts, Nat Wolff
May 9, 2014 · A review of the 2014 film "Palo Alto" by Gia Coppola, based on James Franco's short stories about teenagers in a wealthy town. The review praises the mood, the cinematography, and the young actors, but criticizes the lack of direction and the manipulative coach character.
May 9, 2014 · Palo Alto - Metacritic. 2014. R. Tribeca Films. 1 h 40 m. Summary Shy, sensitive April (Emma Roberts) is the class virgin—a popular soccer player and frequent babysitter for her single-dad coach, Mr. B. (James Franco).
