Inbetween Girl

Cinematography was great, acting was great, and the story made me feel like I was back in high school. Don't know if that's a good thing, but it's definitely worth a watch!

An Asian lead who is allowed to be flawed, allowed to be fully human, and still deal with very real Chinese-American experiences. It feels good to see this type of character being able to have a social plot with their peers without just being a Chinese-American but just being human; it was the type of drama you could see the typical (white) American actor in but with more layers due to additionally being in between cultures. This is very clearly not Hollywood, but even then it doesn't feel like cutting this film slack by mentioning how stunning the camera work is and how genuine the script felt, even with the awkward moments feeling like actual teenage moments. All in all, it is a great coming-of-age film that truly fulfills its role as a form of our representation as fully fleshed-out humans!

Everyone's past is based on real experiences. There's no need to throw stones at your children during their youth and pain. Instead, share your own experiences. Parents aren't saints, and kids are humans who will always encounter things that show whether they've grown up or not. Although the hardships Angie, the female lead, goes through are truly heart-wrenching, the director skillfully guides the storyline to make viewers reflect. Whose youthful past isn't filled with friendships, love without a happy ending, and the complexities of family dynamics? Everyone deserves to pursue happiness and joy, but learning to be open and honest helps people become braver and more responsible.

This was honestly such a good movie! I really don't know why people don't like it, but it has such great representation. Emma Galbraith in particular really expressed her role as the lead really well. You can really feel the emotion that is going on and ugh, it's just amazing. The characters are well draw out and individual, each with his own personality. The Acting throughout is very good as well. Everyone did a wonderful job!!!

Similar in many ways to Marvelous and the Black Hole (2021) in that both are indy coming-of-age dramas featuring a breakout rubber-faced star who outshines the rest of the cast. INBETWEEN GIRL has the weaker script of the two, however. After a strong and promising start, the movie takes a sharp turn and becomes more of an Afterschool Special.