Review of Booksmart (2019) by Cinemacrush — 03 Jan 2020
Not sure where all these negative reviews. Is there a coalition of people trolling the movie because they're afraid of a film where the gay character isn't stereotyped or marginalized?? Anyway... think Superbad with a brain, a bigger heart, and a smarter and more realistic script.
Sure it gets a little out of hand here and there for a laugh, but almost none of it feels 'low-blow' like films such as Superbad. Great cameos from Lisa Kudrow and a few SNL greats. Beanie Feldstein (Molly) might be one of the most charming young actresses of our time.
She'll be winning Oscars for dramas in 15 years. So talented and so realistic. Just a stellar performance in a well written coming of age comedy that relies less on shock value and more on tugging at the heart.
Think Superbad meets last years Eighth Grade. A solid 8/10 and this genre usually isn't my cup of tea. Bravo to all involved! If you just want some genuine laughs and aren't looking for something too heady, make it this one.
This review of Booksmart (2019) was written by Cinemacrush on 03 Jan 2020.
Booksmart has generally received positive reviews.
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