The Adventures of Sebastian Cole

Tod Williams made his feature directorial debut with this teen comedy-drama set in 1983. High school senior and writer wannabe Sebastian Cole (Adrian Grenier) survives a car accident in a remote Southwestern area near the trailer home of a Spanish-speaking woman. As she dresses his wounds, Sebastian ...more

Set in 1983, this period comedy-drama from writer/director Tod Williams recalls the work of author John Irving, particularly the novel and film The World According to Garp (1982). While perhaps a little bit too reminiscent of Irving, The Adventures of Sebastian Cole is that rare independent feature that successfully evokes a meandering, novelistic style without sacrificing clarity, continuity, or entertainment value. Adrian Grenier is a sturdy lead delivering a soulful performance, but the cast ...more