2019 * R * 1h 42m When it comes to whacky, offbeat coming of age flicks, the Brits really shine! If you're looking for a fun, well written and acted indie movie you'll definitely love this little gem. It features some familiar actors in supporting roles. But the real star is Beanie Feldstein who's an absolute delight to watch. She almost singlehandedly carries the entire film.
Johanna Morrigan (Feldstein) is a young, precocious, and nerdy kid, living with her working-class family in Wolverhampton. Her life is pretty mundane until one day she decides to reinvent herself. She decides since she has a gift for writing, she's going to start doing music reviews for a hot magazine, loosely based on NME in London. She quickly learns about the business and at first it's fun to watch her adapt. But her popularity quickly goes to her head and she turns into an insufferable, egotistical pain in the butt.
She even turns on her own family. And when you see her interact with her peers, you wonder if they like her or are merely tolerating her and secretly despise her? Does she figure out what a horrible person she's become and redeem herself in the end? You'll just have to watch this one and find out for yourself.
I really enjoyed this one. I especially liked Ms. Feldstein's performance and look forward to seeing what she does next.
3 1/2 out of 5 stars
Currently streaming for free with your library card on Kanopy. Also on AMC+, and IFC Films Unlimited.
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