Summer of 69

A wonderful campy homage to the reinvented underdog comedy.

The cast was great - comedy gold from different actors with different backgrounds and different perspectives. From online sensations to TV icons to SNL legends. With relative newcomers that did a great job. Excellent comedic timing and charisma.

You know that the director did a great job when it feels like the talent had great fun working on this movie while maintaining a high standard of technical execution.

It's the perfect movie when you want to spend an evening forgetting about the nonsense of this world, not overthink things and have a laugh.

B-grade films are not usually this enthusiastic. Am trying to hard to imagine the creators behind this project thinking, above all, let's make a film that is really, really hard to review. If you have a week to spare and try to watch ALL the coming-of-age teen comedies produced since the 1970s -- dozens and dozens -- this would honestly rank somewhere near the bottom in terms of script and direction. But somehow, through it all, the cast seems determined to have more fun than the viewer, and that is actually something you don't get to see everyday. Almost makes it watchable. ((Designated "IMDb Top Reviewer." Please check out my list "167+ Nearly-Perfect Movies (with the occasional Anime or TV miniseries) you can/should see again and again (1932 to the present))

What do literally all coming of age and two friends, whether male or female, movies have in common? That is right, it is this predictable, almost cliche, and ridiculously dumb fight close to the end of the movie. The two always make up by the end of course, realizing they made a mistake.

And just like many other coming of age teen movies, this too is focused around an upcoming party, which of course involves underage drinking, revolving in an idea that boys are boys or "kids" make mistakes and that is Okay, it is part of growing up. No, it is not! It should not be! I was a "kid" once too. I didn't do any of these mistakes. I haven't seen any European or in general foreign movies that perpetuate this idea, and am clueless as to why we do.

As others have pointed out, the movie is not that funny to be a comedy. Most jokes fall flat. You already know how it will play out after just 20 minutes of watching it. No suspense, no surprise, just another "rinse and repeat." It is also one of those movies that promote body positivity and raise unrealistic expectations in our society, making people believe that a "4" can ever get a strong "9" or even "10." So why bother about weight and health.

Skip it. You've seen it a million times already. Same script, different actors.

A geeky, inexperienced, and not-so-confident girl hires a stripper to coach her on how to land a guy by performing "69".

The sort of film that rarely works on paper, but delivers in execution thanks to its sincere tone and the charm of its leading actresses! With a great budding friendship between a shy (but quite determined) teen and her bold, quick-witted and sassy mentor. Their dynamic is sweet, funny, and easily the highlight of the movie.

That said.. the film doesn't leave much of a lasting impression. No standout moments that demand a rewatch, subplots that come off as checklist items to fill in space (imagination "problems", the mascot character, highschool reunion, etc) rather than meaningful additions, a third act that stumbles and drags its feet.. With one side of its conclusion that doesn't satisfy, and instead feels rushed and undercooked.

Still, despite its flaws, the movie remains enjoyable and lightheartedly-endearing in a way that makes it easy to forgive some of its crappier moments! And the leads are very good on their roles.

Actress Jillian Bell makes her directorial debut with the teen comedy about friendship and unbridled sex in a film whose strength lies in its openness and authenticity.

Starring Chloe Fineman and Sam Morelos, this comedy takes us on a journey about unbridled sexual freedom and two characters who become soulmates in a humorous yet innocent way. This comedy has its amusing moments and ultimately delivers a satisfying result that can be enjoyed without any major hang-ups. A risky coming-of-age film that manages to contain ironic moments and rather dark humor that make it an absolute pleasure to watch, it's a hilarious homage to classic teen cinema, presented through the female gaze in a rather interesting directorial debut that deserves to be watched.

It's a journey through a film that doesn't discover anything new; it simply strives to place the right pieces at the right moments, resulting in a rather entertaining film. It showcases the kind of sweet, incredible friendships that make teen comedies memorable. When the credits roll, we're left with the feeling that a completely natural friendship has been forged between the characters and the audience, a sign that the journey was quite enjoyable and that we had a good time.

It's not perfect, it won't be for everyone, and the film is aware of that, but if you give it a chance, it will reward you with funny moments and two characters whose crazy antics make you laugh a lot, especially Morelos, who stands out as a budding star worth keeping an eye on.