Grow Up

Saw this on Trakt. TV. Nice short. A bit too short, would have liked more depth

Grow Up soon goes off the rails, its plot becoming more contrived and characters increasingly erratic. Then again, even if the film doesn't leave much to ponder past the closing credits, it's enjoyable while it's unfolding, doing justice to the strengths of the directors expanding filmography.

I liked this. Maybe it says something about my own lack of maturity. Lol. I could relate to Keira's aimless 18 year old character, floating through life and not having a good grip of who she is or what she wants in life. The relationship with Annika was also nicely done. I think the two were very good on screen together. Even though it may be a low budget film, it's really nice. Well done!

The protagonist doesn't act on any potential romantic or sexual feelings w/r to her sixth form aged friend/s, as I did at her age to my daily regret and shame some 10 years later... Somehow the discourse of the film feels very UK-specific, though with characters from mixed heritages, so maybe that's party why it clicked with me.

It's not going to change your life, but it's pleasant enough despite it being poorly produced and rushed. The writing saves it. The cast Are inexperienced.