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5/10 - very reminiscent of I'm Thinking of Ending Things in its "stuck-up aesthetic" (but in teen form) and it just doesn't have a strong enough story to make a lasting impression.

If you've lost that sister or brother or whomever understood you with no language this movie gets it. That several of the characters struggle with their grief in different and sometimes conflicting ways brings interest and conflict. Well directed and well acted. 4 thumbs up.

7/10 A unique production that reflects Jandy Nelson's world and magical realism. Nature itself is one of the main protagonists (especially the Redwoods). The playful camera work was great - same goes for the editing and acting. The overcrowded color palette may be too much for some but for others an eye-feast. It was a smart choice to add comic relief throughout the movie as well as weird fairytale-like animal sounds.

The only thing missing was the title quote from Nelson's book! Why was that?

The Sky is Everywhere is a whimsical movie that tells a teenage story of loss, discovery, and love. Throughout the film, the director, Josephine Decker, happily inserts her artistic expressions with the use of imaginary landscapes that are harmoniously fused with dramatic choreography and rhythmic music.

This movie follows the dramatic evolution of its lead character, Lennie Walker (Grace Kaufman). Lennie is a musical prodigy who is grief stricken from the sudden death of her best friend and sister Bailey (Havana Rose Liu). As the story twists and turns, Lennie finds herself in a whirlwind of emotion when she is unexpectedly attracted to two different boys, Toby (Pico Alexander), her late sister's fiancé, and Joe (Jacques Colimon), a fellow musician at her school.

This movie is an adaptation of the book "The Sky is Everywhere" by Jandy Nelson. Jandy is also the writer of this movie. I did find some parts of the movie to be confusing, but this may be because I have not read the book yet. Grace Kaufman's (Lennie) performance radiated. She is my favorite character because her acting is raw and alive. There are scenes in the film that will tether you towards her and scenes that will drive you away from her. Overall, I really enjoyed Lennie's spiritual journey. Other notable performances are from Cherry Jones (Gram) and Jacques Colimon (Joe). Cherry Jones portrays Lennie's spirited grandmother perfectly. Jacques Colimon gives a blazing performance as he portrays a handsome musician and love interest of Lennie's. Many of the film's scenes are set underneath a lush canopy of redwood trees with magical skylines. The cinematography is outstanding with its bold filming techniques. The cameras twirl, zoom and flow perfectly with the characters' movements. And surprisingly, as a viewer, I did not get dizzy. Well done!

The messages of the movie are to not let grief take over your life and damage closest relationships, be considerate of others with similar experiences, and embrace music. There is some profanity. There is no shown sexual content, but it is mentioned several times. Drugs are used.

I give The Sky is Everywhere 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 14 to 18, plus adults. By Katherine S., KIDS FIRST!

Both light and beautiful, and dark and profound at the same time. I found this to be a magical production. It also does an excellent job of showing off Humboldt County's natural beauty.