← Back to results
The Kissing Booth
2018 105 min United Kingdom PG-13 18+
★5.5
Romance, Comedy
Director: Vince Marcello
🎭 Based on
«The Kissing Booth»
byBeth Reekles
Trailers
Description
When teenager Elle's first kiss leads to a forbidden romance with the hottest boy in high school, she risks her relationship with her best friend.
Starring
Joey King
Actor
Jacob Elordi
Actor
Joel Courtney
Actor
Awards
1 win & 2 nominations total
Key opinion
The Kissing Booth is widely viewed as a formulaic teen romance that relies heavily on genre clichés. While some viewers find it to be a harmless, aesthetically pleasant, and engaging watch for its target demographic, others criticize its weak character dynamics, shallow plot, and lack of genuine chemistry.
| Originality | The film leans heavily on well-worn teen rom-com tropes and lacks narrative originality. | |
| Accessibility | The film succeeds as a light, undemanding watch that provides simple emotional entertainment for younger audiences. | |
| Acting | The protagonist's chemistry with the romantic lead is inconsistent; some praise the portrayal of the 'bad boy' figure, while others find the pairing forced and mismatched. | |
| Screenplay | The script is viewed as simplistic and lacking in emotional depth, reflecting its origins as a story written by a teenager. |