Reach

This is about two high school seniors, both of whom have issues, that needed a true friend and found one in one another. The point here was how far out on a limb one was willing to go to protect the other. The flaws can be overlooked if the message is received!

Reach is an emotional rollercoaster, from the opening line I was instantly hooked. This film set out to show us the value in life, and to never take it for granted. It takes us on a journey, dissecting our protagonist's imperfections and why they are the way they are. By far Johnny James Fiore steals the show as Clarence West. In most films this character would be relegated to the comedic sidekick but, I am so glad it's not the case here. Additionally Jordan Doww gives greater depth to Nick Perkins who you'd think would be the one note bully character. It was such a delightful surprise to experience his side of the story, to the point where I was almost wanting more. Of course there's also Garrett Clayton as Steven Turano whose slow progression from suicidal loner to confident musician was portrayed with great reverence. I would highly recommend this film not just for the experience but for its real life values. Suicide is no laughing matter, and many young adults fall victim to it too often. I feel Reach proudly stands in opposition!

I thought the movie was phenomenal. It touched me and I feel like I can resonate with some of it. The whole thing really showed a lot of great representation and awareness. It really goes to show how you never know what someone is going through so you should always treat others with kindness, because that can go a long way and it can never hurt to just be genuine towards people. Despite the amazing and talented performances by all the actors, I believe others should watch and give this movie a chance. It truly is a sweet yet sad story and it can touch a lot of peoples hearts and has a strong message that is impactful and inspiring.

Wow. This film left me incredibly emotional. I have probably just experienced dozens of emotions while watching these characters endure immensely traumatic events, broken up by tender moments of humor, hope, friendship, and familial reconnections.

Surrounding themes of bullying, loneliness, suicide, alcohol/drug abuse, infidelity, and homicide, this story inspires and empowers a stance against these very real phenomena. There is also an encouragement to understand that as the characters each come from their own flawed backgrounds, their struggles may explain their behaviors and outbursts, but does not justify them, nonetheless.

Overall, this film serves as a great reminder to empathize more, making this a must-watch. The very talented cast, containing some familiar faces, provide some amazing performances with great depth to a well-written story.

In an age where a good majority of teenagers across the states suffer from all kinds of stress and hardships from all sorts of factors, this film in my opinion is an extremely important film to watch not just for them, but also for anyone that has gone through what the characters unfortunately go through in the story. I loved the contrasting tone of the film, and how it's balanced very spaciously. There are both light-hearted and feel-good moments that make the dark and serious moments even more greater, and they are both done with a great deal of realism, whether it be from the acting, or the characters themselves. I think others should absolutely watch this film for all the issues and discussions that can be taken away. No one theme in this film is unimportant, and there's bound to be at least one character or theme that is somewhat relatable to every viewer. The music especially was one of the most amazing aspects of the film, as it really acts as a branching point in better understanding our characters and their mindset. When a character's mind is scrambled with undesirable thoughts, the music is sure to get that feeling in a very effectively uncomfortable way. Overall, I really enjoyed this film and I would urge anyone from teens to adults to check it out and find a connection with one of the many themes and characters in here. I would rate it a solid 8/10.