"Eighth Grade"- Movie Review
"Eighth Grade" left me wanting more.The film is essentially about the trials and tribulations of being a young girl in 21st Century America, but director/ writer Bo Burnham never makes it relatable or touching enough for me to care about any of the circumstances Kayla (Elsie Fisher) goes through.
Films such as "Edge Of Seventeen" or "Thirteen" developed irritating but accurate characters, while still making the audience feel for their unwarranted anxiety. "Eighth Grade" acheives almost none of that, and is seemingly okay with portraying extreme exaggeration to make a point.
Thats not to say it's a terrible film, as there are elements that are solid. The father played by Josh Hamilton nails it as the caring parental advisor, and he delivers a monologue towards the end that is flatout hearbreaking, solidifying the human element of the film. And there are a few scenes with a boy Gabe that feels incredibly real and heartwarming.
So all in all, there are some interesting, intriguing elements to "Eighth Grade". But the majority of the scenes fall flat due to extreme contrivances, unfunny scenes, and a complete lack of coherency and believability.
"Eighth Grade" should've been held back.
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