I found the last 10 minutes of the film exhilarating, thanks to its beautiful writing. A curve ball that I did not expect. Watching it was truly gratifying.
River, both in real life and in the movie, was too young for this role at 17. A lot of mature scenes for a teen drama/comedy with the actor still being a child. I guess this is why we have movies/shows that have 20 year olds playing high school characters. However, despite this, he undeniably exuded the charisma of a seasoned movie star.
After viewing the film, I anticipated it would become a cult classic, beloved by all, but was surprised to find numerous negative reviews. What aspects did you find displeasing? Was it perhaps Jimmy's portrayal as an anti-hero, which diverged from the typical 2024 apologetic archetype seen in contemporary cinema? Personally, I found his edgy, non-conformist demeanor refreshing. His character arc, culminating in a realization of his own flaws, felt satisfyingly authentic. He wasn't good, and that's the whole point.
River, both in real life and in the movie, was too young for this role at 17. A lot of mature scenes for a teen drama/comedy with the actor still being a child. I guess this is why we have movies/shows that have 20 year olds playing high school characters. However, despite this, he undeniably exuded the charisma of a seasoned movie star.
After viewing the film, I anticipated it would become a cult classic, beloved by all, but was surprised to find numerous negative reviews. What aspects did you find displeasing? Was it perhaps Jimmy's portrayal as an anti-hero, which diverged from the typical 2024 apologetic archetype seen in contemporary cinema? Personally, I found his edgy, non-conformist demeanor refreshing. His character arc, culminating in a realization of his own flaws, felt satisfyingly authentic. He wasn't good, and that's the whole point.