If this movie didn't hit home, count your blessings. It's such an honest anf brutal look at being the awkward girl and angry girl and even highlighted the bully who was suffering at home. The 90s were cruel to a lot of us, even teachers participated in the bullying at times. So much young talent in this. I will say, it's a good lesson in how not to be a parent too, was so sad and painful to watch the bullying at home.