Surprise, Surprise

I don't disagree with the first reviewer much. But I do disagree with the overall rating.

Two things were really subpar in this film: The sound quality and the first two main characters/actors we meet. That could be enough for anyone to switch the station or press eject after 10-15 minutes.

The direction and editing were mediocre. Some of the dialogue was horrible, some good. The remaining main characters/actors range from alright to rather good (though limited by poor direction). I don't think I've ever seen a film before where the kid outperformed the grownups by such a wide margin.

I like the concept: An established couple facing an adolescent who, in turn, is facing them. Neither the couple or the kid are very pleased, at the start--and we never get to the saccharine, though many would think the ending overly optimistic.

I think it's reasonably evident that everyone involved tried very hard to make this come together. I'm glad I stayed with it. Unfortunately some lacked the experience/training to pull it off better.