Mia : Where’s my car?

Sebastian : You gotta put that thing to your chin.

Mia : [indicating her key fob]  This?

Sebastian : Yeah. Yeah, it makes your head into an antenna, so…

Mia : Ooh.

Sebastian : I think it gives you cancer, but you find your car faster.

Mia : What?

Sebastian : I mean, you don’t live long, but you get where you’re going quicker, so it all evens out.

The last line is ironic but holds important truth..

My college english professor recommended this film and I am watching while trying figure out what made this film so special; specifically what she meant by this film is nice for those who are at our age (undergraduate).