‘Adulthood’: Bill of ‘Bill & Ted’ Makes a Mildly Amusing Movie

Though good for a chuckle, “Adulthood' should have ultimately gone with either full crazy or full misery—either commitment would have been more satisfying.
‘Adulthood’: Bill of ‘Bill & Ted’ Makes a Mildly Amusing Movie
Noah (Josh Gad) and his sister Meg (Kaya Scodelario), in "Adulthood." Paramount Pictures
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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R | 1h 37m | Rom-com | 2025

Alex Winter is best known for playing Bill in the “Bill and Ted” movies along with Keanu Reeves. As a filmmaker, his best-known works are documentaries, including “Zappa,” “Downloaded,” and “Deep Web.”

Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for The Epoch Times, and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. He earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by a classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is cited in the book "How to be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to film, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, martial arts, rock-climbing, qigong, and human rights activism.