Eighth
Grade has some good performances and a couple standout moments. However,
overall it is not a good movie. This movie is about a thirteen-year-old girl
named Kayla and her attempt to survive the end of 8th grade. Elsie Fisher gives
an okay performance. She does the best with what she is given, but her
character has no depth. Josh Hamilton gave a good performance as Kayla’s dad.
Their relationship is one of the few things that work here. Bo Burnham did an
okay job as a first time director. There is nothing special here, but it is
perfectly competent. However, his script is rather weak with very little
character development. He seems more concerned with creating a realistic
depiction of 2018 middle school than compelling characters. However, some of
the realism choices are extremely questionable. This movie has two standout
sequences both in its third act. At 94 minutes this movie is an absolute drag
at times. Overall Eighth Grade was a big disappointment and not worth your time
and money.
4.5/10
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