This film really shocked me by how good it was. These sorts of teen coming of age films can always be a bit hit and miss, but this was a massive massive hit.
Primarily this was due to the performance of Hailee Steinfeld who was so brilliant. I can't remember seeing a better performance from a lead in a teen movie. She just played the part to perfection, presenting quite a troubled and brash character in a very sympathetic way so that we could fully root for her. The supporting cast were all perfectly good, but Hailee eclipsed them all.
The plot was also very strong, and maybe not what you'd expect from the synopsis. It has a well developed protagonist at its core who is great to follow, and does a brilliant job of exploring her motivations and actions even if we don't always agree with them. On top of this there are lots of poignant and moving moments, as well as a script that feels authentic. Sometimes you can tell that these teen movies are written by adults who have no idea how teenagers actually speak and act, but this all felt very believable.
The positives keep on coming as the soundtrack, direction, pacing, all that good stuff, were spot on.
Loved it.
Primarily this was due to the performance of Hailee Steinfeld who was so brilliant. I can't remember seeing a better performance from a lead in a teen movie. She just played the part to perfection, presenting quite a troubled and brash character in a very sympathetic way so that we could fully root for her. The supporting cast were all perfectly good, but Hailee eclipsed them all.
The plot was also very strong, and maybe not what you'd expect from the synopsis. It has a well developed protagonist at its core who is great to follow, and does a brilliant job of exploring her motivations and actions even if we don't always agree with them. On top of this there are lots of poignant and moving moments, as well as a script that feels authentic. Sometimes you can tell that these teen movies are written by adults who have no idea how teenagers actually speak and act, but this all felt very believable.
The positives keep on coming as the soundtrack, direction, pacing, all that good stuff, were spot on.
Loved it.