What Ladybird should have been.
I found this series on Tubi, where it is edited into film format, so I am not sure if anything has been altered in the process, but here is my take on what I saw...
The designers did a great job of reviving the true 90's aesthetic and vibe, but didn't stoop to overdoing it for the sake of nostalgia-gone-fantasy (I'm pretty sure I owned most of the main character's wardrobe and accessories at various points, and the set details were perfect).
The most critical thing I could say is that there were some editing issues - especially continuity between shots and some lighting issues.
Also, the acting from one of the cast members was a bit distracting but, as a whole, the cast was believable and engaging.
Some of the dialogue was a bit on the after school special side, but that was overcome by most of the cast who kept it authentic and made it sound honest.
The story was interesting and had some tantalizing mysteries which were slowly revealed as the film went along.
The issues faced by the characters, as well as the way people of various ages and backgrounds react to them was believable and realistic and, several times, I found myself reacting to their struggles as I would to a friend or relative.
This is a character study, and it does a great job of remembering to give all of the important characters time to reveal some personal details which make them more than just another person to recite dialogue.
Anyone rating this below a 7 is clearly going in expecting something that this wasn't. This isn't a multi-million dollar Netflix production based on a chart-topping, best selling novel. It is an independent work of love. Overall, I'm not holding the minor issues against the production, in view of what was clearly a limited budget. I have seen FAR worse from big budget productions. It more than kept me in my seat for the duration - it actually left me craving more (in the best kind of way, as evidenced by me posting a rare review and putting real time into it).
I want to see where things go for these characters and to see some more of the mysteries unraveled. I truly hope we get more of this, and soon!
The designers did a great job of reviving the true 90's aesthetic and vibe, but didn't stoop to overdoing it for the sake of nostalgia-gone-fantasy (I'm pretty sure I owned most of the main character's wardrobe and accessories at various points, and the set details were perfect).
The most critical thing I could say is that there were some editing issues - especially continuity between shots and some lighting issues.
Also, the acting from one of the cast members was a bit distracting but, as a whole, the cast was believable and engaging.
Some of the dialogue was a bit on the after school special side, but that was overcome by most of the cast who kept it authentic and made it sound honest.
The story was interesting and had some tantalizing mysteries which were slowly revealed as the film went along.
The issues faced by the characters, as well as the way people of various ages and backgrounds react to them was believable and realistic and, several times, I found myself reacting to their struggles as I would to a friend or relative.
This is a character study, and it does a great job of remembering to give all of the important characters time to reveal some personal details which make them more than just another person to recite dialogue.
Anyone rating this below a 7 is clearly going in expecting something that this wasn't. This isn't a multi-million dollar Netflix production based on a chart-topping, best selling novel. It is an independent work of love. Overall, I'm not holding the minor issues against the production, in view of what was clearly a limited budget. I have seen FAR worse from big budget productions. It more than kept me in my seat for the duration - it actually left me craving more (in the best kind of way, as evidenced by me posting a rare review and putting real time into it).
I want to see where things go for these characters and to see some more of the mysteries unraveled. I truly hope we get more of this, and soon!
- charlieinfinite-96215
- Jun 1, 2024