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Tall Girl
2019 101 min United States of America PG 6+
★5.5
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director: Nzingha Stewart
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Description
Jodi, the tallest girl in her high school, has always felt uncomfortable in her own skin. But after years of slouching, being made fun of, and avoiding attention at all costs, Jodi finally decides to find the confidence to stand tall.
Starring
Ava Michelle
Actor
Griffin Gluck
Actor
Sabrina Carpenter
Actor
Awards
1 win & 1 nomination total
Key opinion
Tall Girl is widely criticized for its implausible premise and superficial treatment of bullying, with many viewers finding the protagonist's struggles overstated and the dialogue lacking depth. While some appreciate its message of self-acceptance and wholesome focus on family values, the consensus remains that the film is a predictable, lackluster melodrama that fails to deliver as a comedy.
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies on primitive, predictable storytelling tropes that fail to offer a fresh perspective on the teen genre. | |
| Humor | The film functions more as a standard, earnest melodrama than a successful comedy, failing to provide the humor expected of the genre. | |
| Theme | The central premise regarding height-based bullying is viewed as implausible and insensitive, with the protagonist's level of distress appearing disconnected from reality. | |
| Acting | The quality of the performances divides opinion, with some viewers finding the acting mundane and uninspired, while others perceive it as believable and suitable for its target audience. |