Movie Review: Alex Strangelove

Movie Review: Alex Strangelove

Basic Information

Year of Release: 2018

Runtime: 1hr 39mins 

Production Company: Netflix

Writers: Craig Johnson

Directors: " ( The Skeleton Twins)

Genre: Comedy, Drama 

Plot Notes: 

Basic Plot line: 

This coming of age tale captures the latest generation as he struggles to loose his virginity with his long term girlfriend but instead finds himself falling for his new friend who just happens to be a guy. 

Similar movies: 

Love,Simon, The Kissing Booth, The Way he looks 

Stereotypes/ Troupes: 

LGBT origin flashbacks, "Friend zoned", Horny male dorks 

Main Cast: 

Alex strangelove- Daniel Doherty ( Adventures in public school) 

Claire- Madeline Wienstein ( Beach Rats) 

Elliot- Antonio Marzale ( Altered Carbon, Project MZ2)

Opinions:

Acting:

The genuine actors pull off the dark comedy of this exploitative story. The actors manage to pull of the difficult move of being awkward without being cringe or over the top.

Plot:

Although this storyline has been done before this indie comedy film manages to bring the plot some unique charm along with improvement making it new once more. 

Filming/Editing: 

This film pulls off that independent art house feel whilst still being produced by a major company and this is thanks to an amazing director. He manages to pick a unique but familiar shot for each scene. 

Ratings:

Rotten Tomatoes: 86%

IMDB: 6.4/10

My score: <3 <3 <3 <3

Worth Watching: Most definitely