The Edge of Seventeen
Honestly, I'm not the biggest fan of coming of age films. Some work really well and others do not portray a realistic experience of an experience of growing up. This just about met my expectations and
was enjoyable. Hailee Steinfeld is great in it, perfectly plays the
awkward and angsty teen. Its a female's perspective of the dramas of a
teenage high school life but god its relatable. I think most people will
relate to it somehow. Whether its the strained relationship with a
parent, the best friend who becomes the backstabber, the perfect older
sibling, or the awkwardness of romance and trying to fit in in high
school; there's something there for everybody. Laughed a lot more in
this film than I thought I would. The dramatic moments don't always mesh
well with the comedy but its forgivable. The best parts of the film is
the interactions between Steinfeld and Harrelson. I wish there was more
of it in the film. The one notable omission was not putting Stevie
Nicks' "Edge of Seventeen" in the film. Was very much expecting it.
8/10
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