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      Butter

      Released Feb 25, 2022 1 hr. 46 min. Comedy TRAILER for Butter: Trailer 1 List
      Reviews 83% Fewer than 50 Verified Ratings Audience Score Butter is a smart, funny high school junior who happens to be obese. He secretly befriends the prettiest girl in school via social media by pretending to be a jock from another school. As Butter struggles with bullying and self-esteem at school, he plans an incredible social media stunt that will risk his life, but gain him attention and popularity. As the day arrives can he really do it? Read More Read Less

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      Paul T Where was Jennifer Garner and Hugh Jackman as advertised?? False advertising. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/02/22 Full Review Rosa C Good buy more targeted to teens. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/27/22 Full Review Leslie L Loved the realistic characters and situations that are relevant today. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/25/22 Full Review Audience Member This film follows a heavily obese teen through a phase in life that is supposed to end with eating himself to death while livestreaming the event. Things don't go exactly as planned since suddenly he becomes a 'popular kid' because of the intended stunt. The storyline is interesting and somewhat believable, therefore it should resonate with the teen target audience, in spite of being a bit too preachy at times. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Overcoming teenage adversity. Hope it helps. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/25/22 Full Review Audience Member IN A NUTSHELL: A lonely obese boy everyone calls "Butter" is about to make history. He is going to eat himself to death – live on the Internet – and everyone is invited to watch. When he first makes the announcement online to his classmates, Butter expects pity, insults, and possibly sheer indifference. What he gets are morbid cheerleaders rallying around his deadly plan. Yet as their dark encouragement grows, it begins to feel a lot like popularity. And that feels good. But what happens when Butter reaches his suicide deadline? Can he live with the fallout if he doesn't go through with his plans? The film was written and directed by Paul A. Kaufman, based on the book by Erin Jade Lange. THINGS I LIKED: Other than Mira Sorvino, I hadn't seen any of the actors before. Alex Kersting, who plays "Butter" did a really great job. I hope we'll be able to see him in more movies because he's extremely likable and real. You get to hear some great saxophone music. Two of my sons played it when they were in middle school. I love that music was illustrated as an effective tool to help teenagers (and anyone else for that matter!) derive emotional strength during trials. I liked it when a group of buddies worked on a Bucket List together. I started my Bucket List back when I was a teenager. It made me so sad and mad to see so many teenagers behaving so badly and treating one another in such atrocious ways. Teens who might be struggling with social media and how it affects their popularity should watch this. THINGS I DIDN'T LIKE: Some scenes go on too long. There is nothing subtle about the themes in this film. There are some bad acting moments, but everyone seemed to be very earnest in their efforts. TIPS FOR PARENTS: Bullying A teenager gets a tattoo A boy flips the bird A drunk girl pukes in a swimming pool Teens drink a lot of alcohol A girl slaps a guy and a guy hits another guy Boys force a guy to eat an entire stick of butter THEMES: Obesity Discrimination Hope Comfort food Fake friends vs. true friends Popularity Peer pressure Gossip Suicide Blame Judging by appearances Self-esteem Supporting family friends with their weight loss goals Discovering your talents You can see the full review on Movie Review Mom YouTube channel. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Butter is a smart, funny high school junior who happens to be obese. He secretly befriends the prettiest girl in school via social media by pretending to be a jock from another school. As Butter struggles with bullying and self-esteem at school, he plans an incredible social media stunt that will risk his life, but gain him attention and popularity. As the day arrives can he really do it?
      Director
      Paul A. Kaufman
      Screenwriter
      Paul A. Kaufman
      Distributor
      Blue Fox Entertainment
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Feb 25, 2022, Limited