Review of The Kissing Booth (2018) by Dangarciahs9 — 07 May 2021

I believe the director Vince Marcello was able to include a meaningful message within the film that resonated to its intended audience as Elle has a decision to make; listen to her best friend, or listen to her heart. This movie is a stereotypical romantic comedy through and through. However, many of.

The film’s critics believe that it is distasteful and inappropriate. One of the film’s critics, Tess.

Cagle of The Daily Dot condemns the film due to “its troubling treatment of the female body”. In.

One scene Elle is smacked on the butt and is punished just as much as her harasser. This movie is.

Regressive in the fashion in which they treat situations such as this. When Elle gets the unwanted.

Slap on the butt, she is told that she was “asking for it” by wearing a skirt. For this section of the.

Film, I agree with Cagle, and I was disappointed that the film would joke about sexual.

Harassment. However, it did bring to light many real life situations that occur in high school.

While it can be seen as disappointing, it should be taken as a learning experience. Parents that.

Watch this movie will learn of the troubling situations that happen in high school. They should.

Use it to teach their sons to respect women and to teach their daughters to not stand for unfair.

Treatment from the school. Additionally, it shows members of society that sexual harassment is.

Still a prevalent issue in high schools. Parents should see this film to understand situations that.

Their children may face. This movie deserves credit for bringing to light this issue instead of.

Ignoring.

Cagle also claims that the movie’s “unrealistic representation of high school hinders its.

Ability to accomplish anything meaningful” and I disagree with this statement. The.

Representation of high school is very accurate. When this film first came out, I was still in high.

School and I found that many of the scenes that took place in the film were relatable. I found.

Myself laughing along to many of the awkward scenes that truly happen in high school, whether.

That be walking into the wrong locker room or awkward confrontations. As a result, high.

Schoolers and those looking for the nostalgia from high school would highly enjoy this movie.

Additionally, it showed me that I was not alone in some of the things that I had to go through.

Such as being ignored by a best friend. This movie is reassuring to watch as a high schooler as it.

Proves that everything will work out in the end. This film also sends a meaningful message that.

Gives people another reason to watch.

This film set the theme of making your own choices despite peer pressure. Elle is.

Pressured and controlled by pretty much everyone in the film, from Lee’s rule of not dating his.

Brother to her classmates shaming her for dating Noah. I believe that these older critics do not.

Understand how much peer pressure can influence a high school student. Elle ultimately makes.

The decisions to date Noah because it makes her happy. Elle being able to break away from peer.

Pressure is an important message. She goes against the desires of her best friend and other.

Opinionated peers and chooses to do what makes her happy. The message that is sent across is.

That personal decisions should be made for your happiness despite the thoughts others is.

Important for high schoolers to hear. As a result, this movie provides insight to high schoolers.

That feel overwhelmed with pressure.

The Kissing Booth is a great movie and is more than just a romantic comedy with a happy.

Ending. The film allows parents to see the reality of high school. It gives parents a window into.

The reality of what high school is like and will allow them to understand their children more.

Additionally, it gives students some insight as to how to respond when they are faced with so.

Much peer pressure. Cagle believes that, “teen flicks usually make adults cringe—and this one is.

Especially unwatchable”. However, the intended audience is high school students, so it makes.

Sense for adults to cringe when watching this film. From the outside, they do not understand the.

Culture and reality of high school. Therefore, this movie is more understood and enjoyable to the.

Younger population. I know I learned how to deal with peer pressure better as a result of the film.

The Kissing Booth is a must-watch for high schoolers looking to gain self-confidence in their.

Own decisions. This movie sends an important message to high schoolers: in spite of peer.

Pressure and the desire to fit in, making your own decisions, will lead to self happiness.