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Booksmart
2019 102 min United States of America R 16+
★7.6
Comedy
Director: Olivia Wilde
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Description
Two academic teenage superstars realize, on the eve of their high school graduation, that they should have worked less and played more. Determined to never fall short of their peers, the girls set out on a mission to cram four years of fun into one night.
Budget:
$6M
US Gross:
$22.68M
Worldwide:
$24.85M
Starring
Kaitlyn Dever
Actor
Beanie Feldstein
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Jessica Williams
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 2020
— Best Actress (Comedy or Musical)
BAFTA 2020
— Best Original Screenplay
Key opinion
Booksmart is widely celebrated as a vibrant, hilarious, and heartfelt contribution to the coming-of-age genre, anchored by the exceptional chemistry of its leads. While some viewers feel the plot leans on tired tropes, most critics praise Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut for its sharp humor and authentic portrayal of female friendship.
| Acting | Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie Feldstein anchor the film with spectacular, believable chemistry that elevates the entire experience. | |
| Direction | Olivia Wilde demonstrates impressive directorial promise, delivering a film that feels both technically accomplished and stylistically vibrant. | |
| Humor | The humor is consistently sharp, raunchy, and quotable, distinguishing the film as one of the funniest in the teen comedy genre. | |
| Theme | The film succeeds as a sincere and intelligent exploration of female friendship and the shifting dynamics of youth. | |
| Screenplay | The plot is viewed by some as an inventive modern take on school life, while others find the narrative structure overly reliant on predictable coming-of-age tropes. | |
| Pacing | The runtime and pacing create a divide: some appreciate the film's relentless, energetic momentum, while others find specific subplots unnecessary and the pacing uneven. |