Let's start with the obvious: Hailee Steinfeld is a phenomenal actress. She's able to suck the life out of the other characters by use of melodrama, anger, manipulation, and jealousy. The character is meant to be unlikable, it adds dimension and sets us up for a 180 degree transformation during the last ten minutes.
This film centers around grief, as Nadine lost her father four years prior to a sudden heart attack. From Nadine's perspective, her mother and brother distance themselves from the trauma. To add insult to injury, Nadine's brother starts dating her best friend.
It is evident that Nadine seeks a father-like companion, which is where her teacher (portrayed by Woody Harrelson) comes into play. Harrelson was sharp with his humor, but I felt his role was underdone.
This had strong acting, an average script, poor transitions, and a rushed ending. Still though, I was moderately entertained.
This film centers around grief, as Nadine lost her father four years prior to a sudden heart attack. From Nadine's perspective, her mother and brother distance themselves from the trauma. To add insult to injury, Nadine's brother starts dating her best friend.
It is evident that Nadine seeks a father-like companion, which is where her teacher (portrayed by Woody Harrelson) comes into play. Harrelson was sharp with his humor, but I felt his role was underdone.
This had strong acting, an average script, poor transitions, and a rushed ending. Still though, I was moderately entertained.