Antarctica

A little movie that surprises at almost every turn. It's funny, surrealistic, sweet and both feminist and politically incorrect at the same time. Chloe Levine and Kimie Muroya are believable friends, and the nutjobs that fill up the adult portion of their lives are grimly hilarious and very believable. The "quirk factor" never goes out of bounds it doesn't drag on like so many indies. It's a special movie that's not quite like anything I've seen.

I was pleased by the lack of elitist, sanctimonious, politically correct gesturing in this film; which is presently smeared thicker than a 90 year old tart's makeup in most of the film industry's output.

The story is relatable. The storytelling is good. The acting is good. Imagination has been utilised.

There's not much more to say.

There are certainly funny bits, and I enjoyed them, but I appreciate the timeliness of this movie. It touches on all the themes of the day: mental health and feeling out of control of your own life, and the need for human interaction, even when it might put you at risk.

The performances are subtle and touching. The scene design helps tell the story in an eye-catching way (love the rainforest). I recommend this for anybody wanting a quiet movie to watch with friends, remote or otherwise.

As a 1st-generation Asian-American woman, I wasn't sure I'd find any connection with the 2 leads, but I did. I was particularly drawn to Janet, who is not your stereotypical quiet, slim-figured, "girly" Asian girl. She also has a romantic interest with a cute boy - yay for chubby girls being shown as attractive human beings in the world! I also love that she's a badass who has stands up for herself & her best friend.

This is the kind of thing I'd love to see more of: the portrayal of American experiences by men & women who just happen to be Asian. I think of Steven Yeun playing Glenn in "The Walking Dead" here as well.

Overall, the movie is funny & quirky that reminds me a bit of John Hughes' work (albeit with a darker tone). The trials that both women go through are meaty & tackle contemporary issues, but the movie is less than 90 mins long. I ended up watching it again after the credits rolled because I longed for it to go on and on!

It's a light and intelligent coming of age movie. Loved how it's not typical and is just simply life.

My wife didn't like it though, said it was boring. She watched till the end though, which is something rare, so i guess that says something as well.