This movie had its good and bad parts like all movies do. Overall I liked it. I liked that it was a feature that had a girl coming out for the first time, it not being overly sexual, and it focused more on the friendship.
A lot of movies that have lesbian roles make is all about sex and I like that this didn't. Yes, there are make out scenes, but they weren't graphic and I felt like they were more honest. I liked that Mackenzie even says she doesn't know what she's doing.
The friendship between the two girls was relatable. I read other reviews that said they thought they were too loving and touchy with each other, but some best friends are like that. I've been like that with some of my best friends. I also think that while yes these characters are very flawed, they are somewhat realistic for two young adult girls trying to find their way in the world. I think a lot of people that age are self-absorbed and even if we don't like to admit it, it's very relatable. I think that when you're self-absorbed you usually don't know that you are. This is just one movie, one story too. Not every young adult should be portrayed as self-absorbed because we're not all like that, but some are. While some people thought their arguments didn't make sense, I thought they did. Sometimes you fight with your best friend over nothing just because they are there for you to take your anger out on. Cassie even says this. Yes the characters, situations, and dialogue were/was awkward once in a while, but that's how life is.
I liked how Mackenzie's parents were very open about her sexuality. I think that while many people do have negative responses and it's important to show that, it's also important to show that sometimes it isn't as bad as you think it's going to be.
Another thing I read was some people didn't like that the camera was shaky now and again. Personally, I liked this. I know it was intentional for it to be shaky when their relationship was unstable, and I thought that was a cool idea.
I like the two main actresses; their chemistry is always amazing. I know a lot of people were comparing this movie to Carmilla, which yes I understand, but this is a completely different kind of film.
With all the good there was some bad. There were a lot of stereotypes that I don't like. I wish they hadn't put as many stereotyped characters and jokes into it. I think they were trying to make fun of stereotypes, but it was a little overboard. I also wish there was more diversity in the cast. There were some pretty offensive jokes that didn't need to be in the movie at all and made me uncomfortable too. It was pretty cheesy at times, but sometimes I like a cheesy movie.
This movie definitely could have been better, but compared to most LGBTQ films I thought this one was pretty good. But honestly, most LGBTQ movies I don't like, so I don't hold a very high standard for them. We have a long ways to go in terms of representation of many different kinds of people.
This movie did try, and not every movie is going to be able to have good representation for everyone, that just isn't possible. I think it did a pretty good job at showcasing a coming out story and showing two best friends growing apart, finding themselves, and coming back together. It was funny, had emotional scenes, and overall was one of those feel-good movies you watch to distract yourself.