Stinky Summer

Just stumbled across this indie take on the Home Alone genre, when looking for a movie for my nieces. You don't see a lot of movies, made to showcase the skills of girls, rather than their looks. Stinky Summer strikes a terrific balance and was surprisingly fun. If you grew up with the movies of John Hughes, this will feel nostalgic. Writer Jenna St. John and director Amanda Raymond John mirror the seriousness with which he treated his young characters. It's an ambitious project for being so clearly low budget, with a diverse cast and a cute skunk! The young lead on point and sharp as a tack. Highly recommend!