The Spectacular Now

A charismatic high school senior who lives for the moment meets a shy, thoughtful classmate after a rough night. As their romance develops, he faces pressure from graduation, an uncertain future, family issues, and drinking habits, while she prepares for life beyond school and encourages him to consider what comes next.

My take

You’ll likely enjoy this if you prefer realistic, emotionally messy coming-of-age romances like The Edge of Seventeen or The Fault in Our Stars; Not for you if you want polished escapism or easy answers.

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