Romance,Drama
United States of America
Drinking Buddies is a 2013 romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Joe Swanberg. The film stars Olivia Wilde, Jake Johnson, Anna Kendrick, and Ron Livingston and follows the story of two best friends Kate and Luke who work together at a brewery and share a strong bond that is threatened when they both start developing feelings for each other.
Kate (Olivia Wilde) is a free-spirited employee at a Chicago brewery, who enjoys her job and evenings of drinking with her work friends. While Luke (Jake Johnson), the other half of the brewing team, is a loyal employee and boyfriend to his long-term girlfriend Jill (Anna Kendrick). The story takes an unexpected turn when Kate and Luke, both in relationships, start to have feelings for each other. The film depicts their journey of exploring their ambiguous relationship while dealing with the complexities of their personal lives.
As the two characters share several beers throughout the film, their relationship grows increasingly blurry. Kate begins to question her feelings for Luke and her future with her current boyfriend, while Luke becomes conflicted about his relationship with Jill. The film explores themes of relationships, communication, and the difficulties of maintaining professional and personal distinctions.
Drinking Buddies was mostly shot improvisationally with a small crew and features naturalistic performances from the actors. The film received critical acclaim for its realistic portrayal of relationships and its natural dialogue. It was also noted for its depiction of the craft beer industry and its culture, which serves as the backdrop for the story.
