On Second Viewing, Five Feet Apart Upgrades to Recommended
The review:
Truth: a combo of slight obsession* and Redbox discount meant I watched this film a second time this year. But it got me mentally plotting out an essay about quality films that people discount because 1)they feature young female characters 2)they’re about love 3)they are made for teenage girls.** I’m here to say this is a quality flick and if you are looking for good acting, all the feelings, and an institutional setting transformed into something magical, do not miss Five Feet Apart.
The verdict: Recommended (upgraded from Good in March)
Cost: $1.25
Where watched: at home
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Further sentences:
*Channing Tatum has disappeared. In his absence, there is a thing for skinny, not-age-appropriate, curly dark-haired actors. Namely Timothee Chalemet and Cole Sprouse. I’ve caught nearly all the Chalemet, which leaves me with Sprouse, and Riverdale. I first watched this film when I didn’t know Cole Sprouse was a thing, and I wanted to re-evaulate.
**I will never get around to writing this essay; this review is standing in for it.
Questions:
- What’s your favorite movie that everyone says isn’t worth bothering with?
- Is Haley Lu Richardson just getting started, or are we at peak Haley Lu?
- Moises Arias. Tell me what you think is his best role?
Favorite IMDB trivia item:
Both Cole Sprouse and Moises Arias are former Disney Channel stars and have also worked together in Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana (2009) and The Suite Life of Zack & Cody: Day Care (2006).
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