Not all movies are made for all audiences.
This movie was made for those that were about 10 years (plus) out of college, and reflecting on who they were, and what they became. With all due respect, if you were just entering college, you were looking forward still and perhaps not in the mood to reflect on what could have been.
Dealing with a friends death (especially the way this person died) will cause one to think about ones own life.
I enjoyed this movies, but then, it could just be me.