Never Goin' Back

About Never Goin' Back

Never Goin' Back is a 2018 American comedy film directed by Augustine Frizzell. The movie revolves around teenage friends Angela (Maia Mitchell) and Jessie (Camila Morrone) who dream of escaping their suburban Dallas life by taking a trip to Galveston, Texas. However, their plans are ruined when they get involved in a series of mishaps that land them in jail.

Making / Production

The film is written and directed by Augustine Frizzell in her directorial debut. The movie was produced by Toby Halbrooks, Liz Cardenas, and James M. Johnston, with David Lowery serving as an executive producer. The film was production by Sailor Bear and distributed by A24.

Actors

• Maia Mitchell as Angela: Mitchell plays the role of a daring teenager trying to break free from the monotony of ordinary life. Her performance is both relatable and compelling.
• Camila Morrone as Jessie: Morrone portrays the character of Jessie, a teenage girl with a rebellious streak and a desire for freedom. She delivers a powerful performance.
• Kyle Mooney as Brandon: Mooney’s performance as Brandon, a friendly but ill-fated acquaintance of the girls, adds a layer of unpredictability to the movie.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is directed by Augustine Frizzell who is also the wife of producer David Lowery.
• The movie is based on real-life experiences of the director, Augustine Frizzell.
• Despite its adult themes, the film is actually about the beauty of friendship.

Quotes

• "This is Texas. I'm meant to have a killer bikini body."
• "We're not ditching school to go to the beach, we're ditching school to go to work."
• "They can't arrest us. We're underage girls."

Music / Soundtrack

• "Face Down in the Gutter of Your Love" by Dent May
• "Fire" by The Parrots
• "You Don't Know Nothing About Love" by Carl Hall