Review of The Edge of Seventeen (2016) by Brevin S — 05 Feb 2017

Edge of Seventeen I found to be a joy to watch from beginning to end. It was one of the more joyous films I had ever seen in my life. I was floored with it from start to finish. Hailee Steinfield captivates you from beginning to end. The jokes given to her are delivered in such fun and engaging ways. The story of this youthful teen is done in such a sweet and inviting way. It really understands what it can feel like to be a young teen just growing up in the world. And that was something I really did enjoy.

The film also respects all of its characters. Giving them each interesting dimensions. It really allows them all to develop quite a lot. This made for a film that while a bit predictable gave it some edge. The characters themselves aren't complete clichés and are each written like real live human beings with thoughts and feelings. Every character here feel real and emotionally moving.

This film gets that people are complex and have a lot of different emotions going through them. It is funny and charming and I adored it.