BOOKSMART
4 STARS OUT OF 5
Directed by Olivia Wilde this wonderful funny film comes out at the end of May. This is a very early review.
This is pretty much a modern female version of Superbad, it may be a bit better, and it definitely earns its R rating.
It follows 2 very smart high school students,,,,who want to break loose for the first time on the night before graduation.
The two students Amy and Molly are played by Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie Feldstein. Both actresses coming from popular TV shows are just excellent. They are the film. Wilde took a chance for 2 newbies in the lead and it worked. In fact every character in this film is perfectly cast, so kudos to Wilde for her casting choices.
As for the scrip it is funny and and sometimes cringe worthy in a good way (When you see it ...The Panda; The barbie dolls; The sex scene). Then she adds some emotion within the deep friendship between Amy and Molly.
In fact if I had to criticize this film I would say it sometimes it is too choppy in tone (no spoilers here). Wilde Sometimes lingered too long on some scenes, which makes some scenes strange and awkward....she took chances and sometimes it just did not work.
This should not shy you away from this film. It is fun and crude yet funny!!
From the shadows as always thanks for your time.
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