Isn't that what Test Screenings are there for? Trying to figure out what common thread people will like? So no pun intended - also with the title (that could be the first of a trilogy according to the director, titles going through the process of movie releases) ... but while this has an 80s vibe to it, it sometimes does lose its focus ... as in having too many threads going for it.
One of the questions is: who is the main character? You could say it is both characters (you'll know once you watch) ... but in the end it feels it tries to tell the story of the girl a bit more than that of the boy. And it's a bit of a shame ... there was a nerd treasure buried here somewhere ... and it is barely touched upon. Which makes him almost obsolete .. and that is a shame.
There is a lot here too - and most of it is commentary ... on society, on individualism and so much more. There surely are messages you may not get from the first viewing (and I include myself into that group). Those who might criticize it, may say it is "woke" ... but even a small town will have different people, with different ... let's call them tastes ... well done horror, that could have been even better in my view, but still is a good one ... especially with all the throwbacks ... while still being quite relevant (bubble and otherwise ... politically speaking)
