Wallbanger

Read the books, couldn't stop laughing at how witty and well written this book was. Had high hopes for the movie...but frankly i found it too long, and the script felt unnatural... the music made it feel like a hallmark movie, ie. Low budget films with corny plotlines...Visually the movie, besides the corny "love interest", was not bad to watch, the camera just failed to capture the intimacy and passion that the protagonists had in the books. Casters need to focus on the actors' abilities to deliver a convincing performance over displaying ab muscle. The entire movie felt superficial and lacked real depth or originality. Passionflix needs to do better.

I read this book and absolutely loved it. When I found out they were making it a movie I was conflicted because books are generally better than the movie adaptation but watched it...was very sorely disappointed, the acting was smarmy and bad, bad casting choices throughout not like the characters at all so a major bummer. The male, my gosh trying to be sexy especially in the beginning was a cringey creepy turn off.

Come on Tosca you can do sooo much better, can't you?

If you like romance novels Wallbanger is hilarious, fun and satisfying, this movie/cast leaves a lot to be desired, not sure why the high ratings imho.

I DO however highly recommend the BOOK.

Well, I just got done watching Wallbanger (2024), dumb ass title for a movie, and it was fine. This is the first time I've watched a movie from Passionflix and it certainly will be the last time I watch anything from that streaming service ever again.

Positives for Wallbanger (2024): Kelli Berglund as the main protagonist gives a good performance and it's easily the best performance in the entire movie. Honestly, she's literally the only reason why I even bothered to watch this movie to begin with. I've been a fan since her Disney days, I'm especially a massive fan of Heels and I really hope it gets renewed for a third season on Netflix. Regardless, her presence in the movie is the only thing that kept me watching.

Mixed for Wallbanger (2024): While I did like seeing Kelli Berglund in this movie, she also feels completely out of place in this movie from this streaming service. For me personally, Kelli is one of those former Disney stars who should be ranked higher on the list of rising stars in Hollywood today, she's also way too gorgeous for this movie and I mean these statements in a good way. Then, you have Amadeus Serafini as Kelli Berglund's love interest in this movie for reasons that I will baffle me for the rest of my life. To be fair, he's not the worst boyfriend that I've seen in a movie or tv show, he's just very forgettable and boring. It also doesn't help that this guy was Kieran Wilcox in the Scream TV Series on MTV, you know the most obvious and lame excuse for a villain in the entire Scream Franchise. He's also the guy that tried and miserably failed to beat up John Cena and no I am not making that up at all.

Negatives for Wallbanger (2024): This movie feels like a discount version of a Rom-Com that you would find on Netflix. Also, I can't remember any of the side characters in this movie and I literally just got done watching the movie.

Overall, Wallbanger (2024) is a fine enough Rom-Com that you would find in the bargain bin with literally any other generic movie in any genre and it's a movie that will be immediately forgotten after watching it.

I made an account here just to help you decide to skip this movie. Its bad but fails to be bad in an entertaining way, which I was hoping for after the first 5 mins when it's clear it would be bad.

The main reason to skip this movie is the love interest. Yes, he's attractive, but I'm not sure he's ever dated someone irl. He continually does the same smarmy face I'm guessing to show he's intrigued or whatever. What even was all that. I really don't like him as a person now.

I lasted until 1.5 hours and just had to stop. Who told them this has to be a 2 hour long movie?!? Stop it with the long movies, longer doesn't always mean better.

The protagonist was pretty good though, that's why 2 stars instead of 1. I feel like she could be in an actual movie that has a budget and a love interest who knows how to act.

The attempt at a subplot with the side characters was silly. Those characters weren't developed even a little, all the ended up doing was making the movie longer.

This feels like a movie made by a sophomore in college and some people they don't really like but have to work with for a group project.

Please don't watch it. Please, you have so many options. Learn from my mistake. I will regret this 1.5 hour usage for the rest of my life. Please.

Calling all romance lovers! This one's worth your time. Yes, it's an enemies-to-lovers story, but unlike many where the switch from hate to love feels rushed, this one takes its time. The gradual development of feelings between the characters feels genuine and gives the story its charm. You'll find yourself smiling at the playful vibes and rooting for the leads as the plot unfolds.

Now, not everything's perfect-there are a few moments where the direction could've been sharper (you'll know what I mean when you see them). But overall, it's way better than brushing it off as just another cheesy adult movie. Go ahead and add this gem to your list!