Review of Eighth Grade (2018) by Matthew D — 27 Jul 2018

While the film is unarguably well made and its heart is in the right place, its humor is derived from awkwardness and lame pop culture references as if it was a period piece taking place in today. It asks the audience to sympathize with only the protagonist and none other of her generation, making it all seem like its all from the perspective of her glowing father, while at the same time falling for every coming of age cliche in the book.

Perhaps this is also due to Burnham's obvious personal distance from the growing up during this time and as this character.