Antarctica

Great movie reflecting teenage life in 2020. Also, very realistic with a great plot and acting. Surreal and trippy as well.

As a 1st-generation Asian-American woman, I wasn't sure I'd find any connection with the 2 leads, but I did. I was particularly drawn to Janet, who is not your stereotypical quiet, slim-figured, "girly" Asian girl. She also has a romantic interest with a cute boy - yay for chubby girls being shown as attractive human beings in the world! I also love that she's a badass who has stands up for herself & her best friend.

This is the kind of thing I'd love to see more of: the portrayal of American experiences by men & women who just happen to be Asian. I think of Steven Yeun playing Glenn in "The Walking Dead" here as well.

Overall, the movie is funny & quirky that reminds me a bit of John Hughes' work (albeit with a darker tone). The trials that both women go through are meaty & tackle contemporary issues, but the movie is less than 90 mins long. I ended up watching it again after the credits rolled because I longed for it to go on and on!

I was pleased by the lack of elitist, sanctimonious, politically correct gesturing in this film; which is presently smeared thicker than a 90 year old tart's makeup in most of the film industry's output.

The story is relatable. The storytelling is good. The acting is good. Imagination has been utilised.

There's not much more to say.

Two girls in high school are best friends (chloë levine, kimie muroya), but everyone gangs up on them, in the name of anti-bullying. Kat does the deed with a guy, who advertises it on social media. Even though he promised to keep it quiet. Janet (muroya) has weight issues; she finds Rian, but she's not sure if he's real. It might just be the meds she's on. Kat's mom goes on a self pity crying spree that goes on waaaay too long, and gets cra cra annoying. Nothing really gets settled here, but the friendship between kat and janet seems to be rock solid in the end. Written and directed by keith bearden. It's pretty good.

A little movie that surprises at almost every turn. It's funny, surrealistic, sweet and both feminist and politically incorrect at the same time. Chloe Levine and Kimie Muroya are believable friends, and the nutjobs that fill up the adult portion of their lives are grimly hilarious and very believable. The "quirk factor" never goes out of bounds it doesn't drag on like so many indies. It's a special movie that's not quite like anything I've seen.