Booksmart

I just came out of a pre-screening of Booksmart at my college, and I have not laughed that hard while watching a movie in a long time. I went in with low expectations and I left with tears still in my eyes. One of the best comedies so far this year in my opinion.

I thought it was overrated. Some laughs, but too similar to Superbad. It seemed more forced with too many random characters. Some of the scenes don't go anywhere. Like when the two leads were pretending to be dolls which was funny at first, but had no payoff. It was clever, then the scene stopped. The ending stopped suddenly, too.

First ever review I've written, but I had to because I'm in shock at the hate this film is getting here. People complaining about cliche characters must be watching a more diverse teen comedies than me (I still see plenty). I mean, this doesn't have your typical bullies, us-verse-them characters. They find the good in each other, even whilst still being harsh when they are telling of the truth. You know, like real life?

This isn't the grosses, loudest, coolest or offensive teens partying movie, but the depth of character, the overall message and the friendship portrayed felt real to me. This isn't a comedy like Superbad or Blockers or neighbours, concerned about alcohol, being cool and sex. It's more fear of missing out and real friendship (not saying those ones aren't, just that this is missing that elements).

So watch it and make your mind up yourself.

I found this to be funny and smart and don't think it got a great promotion considering the number of reviews comparing it to Superbad. (It's not Superbad because it's 2019, oh and also because it's a different movie) Billie Lourde has some excellent line reading in this. It's bizarre and surreal and that's just the way I like my comedy.

Such a great feel-good film. Kaitlyn Dever & Beanie Feldstein DELIVER comedy gold. You are immediately invested in their friendship and want them to achieve their goals of having a fun night before they head off to college. Olivia Wilde smashed it with this film. I did not lose interest or get bored the entire movie, and I eagerly await her next project.