Review of Eighth Grade (2018) by Linda H — 02 Aug 2018

Easily one of the year's best films, a wonderful coming-of-age film written and directed by Bo Burnham. This is such a raw, authentic portrayal of middle school insecurities, dependence on social media, need for acceptance, and the anxieties all of these bring along.

Elsie Fisher as Kayla, she gives a perfect, honest performance, one of the best of the year! And Josh Hamilton as her father, he gives a powerful monologue in this film - so touching in the way it's written and delivered.

The father-daughter relationship here, it just feels so real. That's what I love most about this film. Everything feels just so genuine, as if you are getting an extremely personal look into the lives of real people, in a crucial time in their lives.

This is a MUST-see film this year, full of awkward parent-child dynamics, understanding one's self, and dealing with everything that comes along with adolescence.