Movie #1269 ..........................'The Edge of Seventeen"

Movie #1269 "The Edge of Seventeen" was touted to me to be a very funny film, and I think I laughed out loud one or two times.  This was a disappointment to me ---- not all that funny --- the trailer showed the best parts --- and it was really difficult for me to become close to the main character --- I found her annoying and wallowing in her own doings  -- i.e.  she really seemed to just see the world revolving around her and trying to destroy her --- she showed very little compassion for others and she didn't seem to learn  when  she hurts people's feelings and just moves on to another situation like that.   The high point I wasn't convinced she actually had been motivated to change and the actual change --- I know there were small things put into the film to show that everybody had changed in one way or another, but it seemed kind of pat and a bit staged.  The actress is very competent --- I just think the script has her whining all through the film, and we wonder why anyone spends time with her --- why do they like her?  there needed to be more convincing on the script's part --- that's just my opinion, and I'm sure there will be people that will love this film and say it is different from other angst teen movies.  It is different in that the teacher doesn't take crap from her, and that's funny how he handles her, and she speaks on very serious subjects in a cavalier way and that is different as well.  Otherwise, it is indeed a  teen angst film and not for everyone.  I would give it 3 stars out of 5.  I recommend seeing her and Woody's scenes because they are the best parts of the film. Oh, and a shout out to her best friend ---- she was excellent in all her scenes, as well!

"THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN" 2016    1 hour and 44 mins   3 stars out of 5    R-rated

High-school life gets even more unbearable for Nadine when her best friend, Krista, starts dating her older brother.

Director:

 Kelly Fremon Craig

Writer:

 Kelly Fremon Craig

Stars:

 Hailee Steinfeld,  Haley Lu Richardson,  Blake Jenner