Review of American Teen (2008) by Theresa J — 08 Aug 2008

Thank GOD i'm done with hs school! reminded me of my hs days and all the drama.

This review of American Teen (2008) was written by Theresa J on 08 Aug 2008.

American Teen has generally received positive reviews.

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By Lisa Schwarzbaum (1,672) for Entertainment Weekly (6,953) on 23 Nov 2014

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By J.r. Jones (1,066) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 30 May 2014

This being senior year, Burstein can't help but capture some genuine drama, but there's a stage-managed quality to the movie that reminded…

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By Erika K (185) on 12 Nov 2010

I have no sympathy for any of these kids in this (obviously scripted) documentary…

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By Peter Travers (3,602) for Rolling Stone (4,035) on 18 May 2015

Reality tv, welcome to the multiplex…

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By Zack Haddad (29) for Film Threat (5,156) on 31 May 2016

Never has a film captured the spirit of being a teenager better…

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By Thomas M (1,117) on 01 Jan 2012

There appears to be some level of contrivance and manipulation at play here, but the emotions feel uniquely real, and it is compulsively watchable…

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By Ella Taylor (978) for Village Voice (8,525) on 04 Mar 2013

Even when it's ripping off Juno and The Hills, American Teen is fascinating in the way of every good documentary--the more time you spend with…

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By Jing B (75) on 22 Mar 2011

I have issues with this film. A lot of issues. Is it a great documentary? By no means. It doesn't really show us or touch anything new…

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By Meghan H (64) on 19 Dec 2010

Definitely reminded me of my high school years. Happy to be a grown up. Wouldn't want to go through that again. :-)…

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By Paul S (1,717) on 14 Oct 2011

As I watched the documentary American Teen, my brain kept telling me that this was just another of those posed, fake, reality shows…

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