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Try Seventeen
2002 96 min Canada, United States of America R 16+
★5.3
Comedy, Romance, Drama
Director: Jeffrey Porter
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Description
Teenager Jones has opted not to go to college and is instead renting a room in a boarding house to work on his writing skills. Soon, Jones finds himself dividing his time between two women: a young actress named Lisa and a photographer named Jane. After Jane's ex-boyfriend arrives to help her recover from a car accident, Jones begins to understand just how much he cares for her.
Starring
Elijah Wood
Actor
Franka Potente
Actor
Mandy Moore
Actor
Key opinion
Try Seventeen is a modest, character-driven coming-of-age film that relies on sincerity and relatable emotional truth rather than high-budget spectacle. While it divides critics over its pacing and narrative realism, most viewers appreciate its grounded portrayal of teenage awkwardness and the strong, understated performances of its lead cast.
| Acting | Elijah Wood provides an authentically vulnerable and grounded anchor for the protagonist's journey into adulthood. | |
| Theme | The film successfully captures the authentic, often messy transition from adolescent fantasy to the realities of early adulthood. | |
| Production | The modest production design and contained setting create an intimate, realistic atmosphere for some, while others find it to be a sign of a limited, unappealing budget. | |
| Screenplay | While many find the dialogue quirky and insightful, some critics dismiss the plot as a collection of unrealistic teen-comedy tropes. |