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I will start off by saying I don't review often on IMDB, but regularly check other people's ratings and reviews before watching films and tv shows.

It really bums me out when people go out there way to write 1 star reviews or low star reviews when a film clearly isn't deserved of such a low mark.

Which brings me to this film Booksmart, after seeing this praised by critics and most people on the internet I thought I would give it a go after seeing a trailer of the film prior to it being released.

It did not disappoint in the slightest and by no means necessary is this film perfect... but it does deliver on so many levels. It's funny, charming and easy to watch, the story of the movie is slightly predictable and you can see what's going on before it's even happened and you've probably seen similar films like this but this is up there with the best coming of age comedies.

Don't miss out on this by listening to bad reviews it's a solid movie perfect for them Sunday afternoons.

First ever review I've written, but I had to because I'm in shock at the hate this film is getting here. People complaining about cliche characters must be watching a more diverse teen comedies than me (I still see plenty). I mean, this doesn't have your typical bullies, us-verse-them characters. They find the good in each other, even whilst still being harsh when they are telling of the truth. You know, like real life?

This isn't the grosses, loudest, coolest or offensive teens partying movie, but the depth of character, the overall message and the friendship portrayed felt real to me. This isn't a comedy like Superbad or Blockers or neighbours, concerned about alcohol, being cool and sex. It's more fear of missing out and real friendship (not saying those ones aren't, just that this is missing that elements).

So watch it and make your mind up yourself.

Such a great feel-good film. Kaitlyn Dever & Beanie Feldstein DELIVER comedy gold. You are immediately invested in their friendship and want them to achieve their goals of having a fun night before they head off to college. Olivia Wilde smashed it with this film. I did not lose interest or get bored the entire movie, and I eagerly await her next project.

The film does pick up in its 2nd half but by that time I built up too much hatred for it. It's noisy, characters are annoying plus a full deck of cliche's. I usually like critically acclaimed films but this, nah. Very disappointed... Many may like this film, I just wish I was one of them

I found this to be funny and smart and don't think it got a great promotion considering the number of reviews comparing it to Superbad. (It's not Superbad because it's 2019, oh and also because it's a different movie) Billie Lourde has some excellent line reading in this. It's bizarre and surreal and that's just the way I like my comedy.

I thought it was overrated. Some laughs, but too similar to Superbad. It seemed more forced with too many random characters. Some of the scenes don't go anywhere. Like when the two leads were pretending to be dolls which was funny at first, but had no payoff. It was clever, then the scene stopped. The ending stopped suddenly, too.

I just came out of a pre-screening of Booksmart at my college, and I have not laughed that hard while watching a movie in a long time. I went in with low expectations and I left with tears still in my eyes. One of the best comedies so far this year in my opinion.

After watching Booksmart, I thought it would be a great idea to read the reviews on imdb, only to find out that quite literally everyone thought the exact opposite of this movie as I did. i love coming of age movies because they are always so relatable since we are always evolving, and coming of age is not a one time event. Take Rushmore, for example. It's not a movie you have to google afterwards because you didn't get it, it's a movie that makes you feel hopeful, thankful and just plain jolly, and makes you genuinely care about the characters (same goes for this film).

Booksmart may be a little rough around the edges and has a couple of things that didn't quite pan out (NOT A SPOILER: when Amy and Molly are fighting at that party and everyone is recording with their phones, but where the heck do those videos go?) but it doesn't mean it's not worth watching. It honestly made me feel as if I could do anything and made me value my friendships, as if I could do anything BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT IT IS MEANT TO DO, GIVE YOU HOPE. I get it, it's not an arthouse film blah blah blah, but, well, neither is fricking Avengers and you all still seem to enjoy it. Don't be so cynical and try to relate, and you might actually like this film as much as I did.

And also, yes, I agree that some actors are a little too old to play high school kids but Billie Lourd did a fantastic job as usual, and Beanie is PERFECT for this part although she is 26. Remember not all movies have to make you lose faith in humanity, as this one does the exact opposite.

Finally, all I have left to say is: it may not be a masterpiece, but it is enjoyable as hell if you let it.

"Booksmart" directed by Olivia Wilde is about two straight-A high school seniors that seek out a night of fun before graduation. That is the basic and banal plot of this film. The lacking plot or story is compensated for through a load of sexual humour and references, as well as numerous montages that attempt to fill this obvious void of the film. For its entertainment purposes, it kind of works.

In spite, I was not impressed with the film. I have to give the film - it being a comedy - credit for making me laugh a couple of times in a stylish way - and I liked the performance by Beanie Feldstein as Molly.

Other than that, I felt "Booksmart" was close to copying "Super Bad" on several levels, but a less successful result. I cannot recommended this film to people expecting to see an A-grade comedy

Thought this movie would be funnier and better. To me it was just ok. Did have some LOL moments. But not as funny as I thought it would be. Felt like a female superbad with less comedy.

I must admit that seeing the trailers didn't do anything for me, but decided to give it a go because of the reviews. Should have gone with my gut feeling after the trailers though. First of all, it is supposed to be a comedy, but it isn't funny at all. I have no idea when you were supposed to laugh. There was nothing new at all, and what there was wasn't done well. The first hour is just a bunch of people acting like they are all on crack and it is mostly made like tiny montages. And then there is the usual phase where things go a little bad before it is all good again. 84 metascore!? You must be f...king kidding me. I don't even get the user rating. This can only be entertaining if you are 16 and have never seen any movie like this before.

Every so often I try to sample a contemporary Hollywood movie, hoping for an entertaining reward. Invariably, I am disappointed. Today I went to see "Booksmart" because it got a good rating from our website indicating good value. I have to report that Hollywood's artistic descent continues unchecked.

Where to start? The screenplay and script were amateurish beyond belief, and the acting not far behind. The script in particular is laced with every vulgarity and foul-mouthed expression extant. I can't imagine Beanie Feldstein has a future in movies, although I was wrong about Jonah Hill. What were the producers of this mess thinking? My rating reflects the thinking of a moviegoer over 21. I deserve what I got.

3 out of 10 - Website no longer prints my star rating.

I really wanted and was expecting to like this movie, and maybe that's why it ended up disappointing me- too high expectations. One thing I kept hearing from viewers was that it was "realistic" and I just found that untrue. High school dynamics are very hard for adults actors and directors to replicate on screen. Obviously the chaos that unfolds is not meant to seem normal, and that was not an issue. The interpersonal dynamics just didn't seem natural, and Amy and Molly's relationship wasn't even my favorite to watch. There were definitely funny moments- the bathroom scene for instance, but something overall felt off in the film's rhythm.

I saw Booksmart more than a week ago and I still chuckle at its jokes whenever I remember them. During the showing, it kept me laughing for multiple minutes straight many times. I wasn't keeping count, but I did walk away from the movie feeling physically taxed from all the laughter, in a good way. The humor is a mix of smart kids doing dumb stuff, "dumb" kids doing dumb stuff, kids in general saying surprising insightful stuff, and characters reminding the audience of what it means to be human and how fun it is. Booksmart is script-heavy, which means listening to the movie and understanding the jokes is a major part of the viewing experience. This makes sense for a movie about two cerebral teens, and understanding how nerds banter makes the movie even funnier. Having been a teenage girl also helps, as Booksmart centers around the friendship of its two protagonists. This movie transported me back to a younger self from four years ago, but it also reminded me of the present and how to cherish the current people in my life. I left the theater happy and hopeful.

"Booksmart" is undeniably a joyous and entertaining experience, filled with laughs and moments of genuine connection. The character portrayal, acting, scoring, and authentic dialogue make it a standout in the high school comedy genre.

However, the third act's hurried and shallow resolution, coupled with forced conclusions, leaves a somewhat bitter aftertaste. The depth that characterized Molly and Amy's characters earlier in the film seems to evaporate in the final stretch. The resolution lacks the nuance and complexity that made the characters so compelling. It's a missed opportunity to explore the intricacies of the protagonists' personalities and relationships.

While it doesn't diminish the overall enjoyment of the film, it does highlight a missed opportunity for a more satisfying and nuanced conclusion.

Overall, this is an incredibly enjoyable, incredibly well executed film that is getting just a bit overhyped. I would absolutely recommend this movie; I think Olivia Wilde, Kaityln Dever, and Beanie Feldstein all have some promising careers ahead of them, and I can't wait to see what comes next from all of them. For our full review of Booksmart and hundreds of other reviews, articles, and podcast episodes visit True Myth Media!

Wow, i didn't expect that at all and i loved it.

This movie does so many things right and there's a lot to like about it. The well-written comedy and jokes hit the right note, the really stellar directing from Olivia Wilde should be noteworthy as this is her directional debut, and of course the main characters portrayed amazingly by Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie Feldstein who have amazing chemistry together which just makes the emotional punches of this film that much more effective.

Although i do have tiny problems with it like the overabundance of soundtrack it is still one of the best comedies i have seen in a while and i honestly can't wait to rewatch it, also it has a well executed one shot and who doesn't love those.

This is not another teen movie. Very smart writing that reflects how teenaged people actually talk, act and break stereotypes. Every character is endearing and fun to get to know - so well-developed that you want to follow each of them off to college, not just the protagonists. The main characters share a deep friendship that felt very familiar to myself and fellow movie-goers and was full of the off-best silliness bestfriendness (akin to Superbad but with more complex character development). As a filmmaker, film scholar and culture writer, this film felt like breathing (when I wasn't choking on my laughter). Olivia Wild is a talented director and you can feel the influence of her previous experience directing music videos and short films. Beautifully hilarious. I laughed during 80% of the film. But, also engaging to watch. There are some fun editing, creative uses of camera angle and film tricks to get more laughs and tears. The panda. The pool scene. The awesome use soundtrack. You gotta see this film. Will be buying and teaching this film in my classes for sure.

Almost One if those frustrating movies that us almost very special but doesn't quite get there. Does it want to be a gross out comedy, a teen coming of age or an indie Anericana deep thinking poignant drama. It tries to be all three and loses some of it's identity.

I think although it was trying to be mature it's audience is the late teens. I should have loved this film, I normally love this genre but my attention kept wandering. Everytime it tried to be poignant or sentimental it suddenly had to good out not allowing it's true meaning to come through. It could have been so much better but just failed to hit the mark.

Laughs, though provoking dialog and potty mouth humor is nice woven together. The seeming hodge podge cast, actually comes together perfectly.

The humor consistent, energy is high, and the characters are lovable. Skyler really delivers as secondary in this cast. Many may know him from the Santa clarity diet and he doesn't disappoint.

Probably not something you want to take young kids to. Teens in high school will relate and love the level of humor. As a parent I wouldn't mind my kids seeing this if only to give Them perspective on life after high school.

Booksmart hits a lot of familiar beats from most coming of age stories, but a relatable message and Olivia Wilde's terrific direction makes this film worth viewing. I identified with the central theme of the film, but some of the premise was a little tough to believe. The actors were solid and most of the jokes landed, so I could overlook some of the story issues, especially the ending. Olivia Wilde films some excellent sequences though that really add to the film.

Of course, as usual the ten-star advance "user reviews" here are from people who "mysteriously" have never written an IMBD review before--i.e. studio shills. But "Booksmart" has gotten great early reviews, and several people I know who saw early screenings really did love it. So I went in fully expecting to enjoy it, and was dismayed when immediately--I mean, even before the opening title--the film was making "Funny, huh? Wasn't that funny?!?" noises despite nothing particularly funny happening. I'll give Olivia Wilde points for making a very colorful and energetic movie that might indeed convince a lot of people through sheer high spirits that it's a great comedy. But instead it felt just strenuous to me, trying too hard to cover the fact that the funny, clever, witty material wasn't actually there.

The premise is ridiculous--bookworm protagonists are horrified to discover that after all their sacrifices for the future, all the party-hearty types at their high school ALSO got into Ivy League schools. This would make sense if it took place in a wealthy community where everyone was a "legacy" student thanks for their family's donations. But the movie makes a point of singling out two characters as the only "truly rich" ones here. Those two, like every character save the two lead girls, are complete "SNL"-style caricatures. What's worse, they all also seem to be played by actors who are about a decade too old, once again apart from the two lead girls.

Even so, the premise and the casting and everything might have worked if "Booksmart" were an outright farce. But it seems to be aiming to be sorta-kinda "real," while the characters nonetheless behave like no teenagers past or present. Everything here is so over-amped and contrived for effect, yet the ingenious comedy situations and bright lines that approach might have served are nowhere to be found.

Like I said, I don't get it--it's a very lively and well-crafted movie that nonetheless felt completely phony and unfunny to be. It's not boring, but I have no idea what people who like it are responding to, beyond the fact that "'Superbad' for high school senior girls" is probably good enough for many. But I liked "Superbad" well enough, and this movie just did nothing for me. You could say it aims for a mix of "Superbad" and John Hughes, but those movies do a much better job turning recognizable teenage life into farce with some heart, and if Wilde intended something similar (I'm not sure what she intended, beyond punching across every scene as if she might never be allowed to direct again), she misses the mark. A for effort, C for derivative/uninspired content, and D for over-effortfully trying to hide that empty content. It's like a student paper with a very splashy cover but nothing original or thoughtful inside.