Eighth Grade

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Blu B All Time Classic. I was a bit nervous when this started with a Youtube video upload and that it would try and be hip and cool. But that's not the case at all. It's sweet, sincere, and very mature. The level of understanding of teenagers here is John Hughes level. This isn't a comedy and there really isn't much character wise outside of Kayla and her father. I was worried this wouldn't be able to hold the runtime but it does. This is a character study coming of age drama done A24 style. It's got great humor but it's a very serious film as well overall. The acting as time goes on is incredible honestly and real. It's really well edited. Even though it can feel a little loose narratively, it makes up for that by staying squarely focused like a laser on Kayla and her character. Character development is the name of the game here and for her father also. She is so multi layered and it's done in a slow burn that never really ramps up but just stays constant and has that A24 feel and tone. But there is a level of sincerity that runs through this that other A24 films don't have. Despite all the cynicism, jaded attitude, and the fact she's a very tough character to like at first. As we see her grow, open up, and peel the layers back it's almost impossible to not root for her and feel for her. The part that did it for me was when she started being confident. If there is one thing I take aawy from this is, confidence is not being cool and not what you think it is. Kayla ends up being what real confidence is and it's a pretty universal message. It's got a unique twist on the High School coming of age by having an middle schooler interact in high school and having the two worlds collide as well. Everyone should give this a try once. One of the best coming of age movies of the 2010's and the genre as a whole. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/07/25 Full Review For Love - Honestly, Eighth Grade successfully captured my soul and heart the first time I watched it. Oh, that rebellious age truly makes people cry out of confusion. How can one feel so excited and remember so clearly after just watching a movie? Eighth Grade successfully did that! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/17/25 Full Review Stephen C Funny in 1 hour and 33 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Some Sexual Material and Language!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/07/25 Full Review Kaleigh M A big representation of going into eighth grade and showing the awkwardness and horiness of those years of raging hormones. Love you Bo, This movie was awesome. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 06/02/25 Full Review Jaxon M Flawless Filmmaking. One of my favorite films of all time for a reason. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/22/25 Full Review Eric M It's a coming-of-age story with bananas! Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/28/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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