A teenage boy falls in love with a troubled girl who transfers to his high school.A teenage boy falls in love with a troubled girl who transfers to his high school.A teenage boy falls in love with a troubled girl who transfers to his high school.
- Director
- Writers
- Stars
C.J. Hoff
- Mark 'Muz' Patterson
- (as CJ Hoff)
J.J. Pyle
- Mabel Town
- (as JJ Pyle)
Jasmine Hope Bloch
- High School Student
- (uncredited)
Anzi DeBenedetto
- Elks
- (uncredited)
Maxmillian Robinson
- High School Party Guest
- (uncredited)
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Summary
Reviewers say 'Chemical Hearts' delves into teenage love, loss, and mental health, often likened to John Green's style. Lili Reinhart's performance and the lead chemistry receive praise. However, the film faces criticism for its slow pace, clichés, and pretentiousness. Some argue it romanticizes mental health issues rather than addressing them realistically. Deviations from the book's plot and character development disappoint fans. The ending elicits mixed reactions, contributing to the film's divisive reception.
Featured reviews
It avoids the typical teenage romance genre clichés and instead focuses on character development and how relationships at a young age shape individuals into who they become as they grow older
Great soundtrack and performances by the lead pair
6/10 - promising young adult novel adaptation explores lots of worthy themes but never manages to truly lift off the ground
Chemical Hearts is a decent film that spreads mental health awareness. The movie is a love story about a hopeless romantic falling in love with the new girl at school. Lili Reinhart's acting is incredibly touching. Despite the fantastic acting, the story was poorly executed. The plot seemed unfinished. I would recommend this movie to suckers for sappy, romantic, chick-flicks.
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It jumps ahead from the typical teenager romance and explores the reality of young love and heartbreak. I could relate so much on how they portrayed the confusion about being in love and about being someone that you aren't ready to be yet. If you are someone that easily cries watching movies, you should totally bring a tissue with you. Lili Reinhart's acting is flawless and the way she embraced the role of grace town is totally out of this world.
I kept imagining that if i were my teen self, I'd probably think this was "deep." But now i think it's pretentious!
I think it's high time young adult novels are written by younger adults, because these novels make teens look like these adults , and so deep and serious, when in reality there are moments of lightness as well.
The chemistry between the leads are good. Only thing that makes it watchable , apart from the cinematography.
This was okay. This is the same brand of pretentious as John Green. Sorry not sorry, but teens don't sound like a novelist.
Also, the lead guy was kinda a pushover. I get the trope of nerdy, artistic shy guy, whatever. But that doesn't make all of them the same, he could have come across as less pathetic and stronger boundaries ! Sad that teens are being pandered this crap as romance and coming-of-age. Your high school love doesn't have to a tumultuous tortured romance. 🙄🙄🙄 This is second only to those teen cancer movies, we need better genre!
I think it's high time young adult novels are written by younger adults, because these novels make teens look like these adults , and so deep and serious, when in reality there are moments of lightness as well.
The chemistry between the leads are good. Only thing that makes it watchable , apart from the cinematography.
This was okay. This is the same brand of pretentious as John Green. Sorry not sorry, but teens don't sound like a novelist.
Also, the lead guy was kinda a pushover. I get the trope of nerdy, artistic shy guy, whatever. But that doesn't make all of them the same, he could have come across as less pathetic and stronger boundaries ! Sad that teens are being pandered this crap as romance and coming-of-age. Your high school love doesn't have to a tumultuous tortured romance. 🙄🙄🙄 This is second only to those teen cancer movies, we need better genre!
Did you know
- TriviaSome of the pictures of Lili Reinhart (Grace) when Henry (Austin Abrams) is looking her up include Camila Mendes, her costar in Riverdale.
- Quotes
Grace Town: The world tells you to express yourself, but the minute that you do it tells you to shut up.
- ConnectionsReferenced in MsMojo: Top 10 Most Anticipated Romance Movies of 2020 (2019)
- SoundtracksTake Care
Written by Victoria Legrand & Alex Scally (as Alex Kristian Scally)
Performed by Beach House
Courtesy of Sub Pop Records
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Details
- Runtime
- 1h 33m(93 min)
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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