Tall Girl

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BadNews R Tall Girl is a Netflix original film starring Ava Michelle as Jodi, and to be honest, this is really the only project she’s known for so far. Going into it, I had some curiosity, but the film left me with mixed feelings. It wasn’t outright horrible, but it also wasn’t great. For a movie that managed to spawn a sequel, it’s surprising because the first installment is really only borderline watchable—hovering between a mediocre teen romance and a slightly disastrous mess. The story itself is simple: Jodi, a high school student, struggles with being taller than her peers and navigates the typical teenage trials of love, bullying, and self-confidence. On paper, it sounds relatable, but in execution, the characters feel all over the place. There’s very little cohesion in how the story develops or how the characters interact, which makes it hard to care deeply about anyone besides the leads. Speaking of the leads, Griffin Gluck as Jack is honestly the strongest part of the movie. His performance shows credibility and charm, and he has the acting chops to hold scenes together. This is especially evident when you compare him to the rest of the cast, who often feel flat or underdeveloped. Ava Michelle does her best with Jodi, but the character lacks depth and is surrounded by storylines that feel disjointed. Sabrina Carpenter’s Harper is another capable actor, but her role is largely sidelined, leaving her character feeling irrelevant to the overall plot. The film’s approach to bullying and teenage romance is typical of 90s teen comedies, but with a modern twist that doesn’t always work. The back-and-forth focus on whether Jodi will end up with the foreign exchange student, her best friend, or someone else feels predictable and unnecessarily complicated. Instead of leaning into a nostalgic 90s feel, which could have made the story more charming and lighthearted, the modern updates make it feel forced and diminish the movie’s appeal. In summary, Tall Girl is a film with potential but only delivers sporadically. A few performances stand out, particularly Griffin Gluck’s, and Ava Michelle tries to bring heart to her role. However, inconsistent writing, underdeveloped characters, and a story that drifts between clichés make it hard to fully recommend. If you’re looking for a casual, low-stakes teen romance, it’s worth a watch—but don’t expect it to be memorable or groundbreaking. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 09/12/25 Full Review Lachon J I love a underdog movie. I enjoyed both movies. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/20/25 Full Review Blythe M Genuinely one of the worst movies I have ever seen. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/07/25 Full Review Veronica S Really disappointed in the less than two dimensional best fiend character of Fareed. Loved the actress and her vibe. She made me want to learn more about the character's backstory and present daylife. To bad the writer & director obviously failed out of film school. Was this some nepobaby's project? Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/13/25 Full Review Alan G It´s just so funny how everyone in the movie is a literal Midget, Because Jodi ain´t tall at all. I never in my life heard someone saying "How´s the weather up there?" And the fact that Dunkleman is AWFUL doesn´t really help. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/19/25 Full Review Audience Member Just yawn. 6ft1 isnt even that tall Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/08/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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