Movie #2169 "Before I Fall" (Netflix DVD) These are two films that I saw on my quest to see Zoe Deutsch in movies she has done --- this one I would liken to a teen Ground Hog Day because the basic plot is that for some reason we don't know initially understand why this teen is reliving her last day. As she does, she changes her behavior to avoid the ending that happens at midnight .....and it is an interesting idea (even though I found it a tedious one in "Groundhog day") There is more at stake here, I think, so that's why I bought not it --- And it has a nice, surprising but oh so sad ending on her last trip through the day..... It's a bit raunchy film --- her friends talk rather carelessly to each other for humor so I'm not sure it is exactly for your tweener, but high school definitely --- but, once again, her friends are pretty mean and bullies at the outset --- so there are tough moments to watch here. But the lesson about living each day as if it were your last is loud and clear to a high schooler. And Zoe is very good in this. You see repercussions for the bullying and lack of kindness to others, for sure. I would give this a 4 out of 5, mostly for the theme and for Zoe's outstanding performance in it.
"BEFORE I FALL" 2017 PG-13 1 hour and 38 mins
February 12 is just another day in Sam's charmed life, until it turns out to be her last. Stuck reliving her last day over and over, Sam untangles the mystery around her death and discovers everything she's losing.
Director: Ry Russo-Young
Writers: Maria Magenta (screenplay by), Lauren Oliver (based on her novel)
Actors: Zoey Deutch, Halston Sage, Cynthy Wu
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