The Edge of Seventeen
i watched this some days ago but I feel the need to write this because I keep thinking about the ending and how disappointing it was to me. the first half or so was solid and relatable and felt fresh in a way. <PERSON> was a teenage girl who was written like a real teenage girl.
her friendship with <PERSON> should have remained the focal point of the story. Her mental health should have been addressed and explored rather than her relationship with <PERSON> (I think that's his name?). 427
their relationship felt unnecessary and it detracted from the story and <PERSON>'s problems. the ending suggested that he is the main reason why she feels like her life will start to get better, and the repair of her fallout with <PERSON> was brushed over. I'm just tired of stories where the conclusion is supposed to be obvious because the girl got a guy. While I did still enjoy the film and I like <PERSON> a lot I really am disappointed with how it ended, especially when the first half or so showed so much potential. 577