Crush

As I sat down to watch the 2022 romantic comedy from writers Kirsten King and Casey Rackham I wasn't really expecting a whole lot, since this was clearly aimed at a younger audience. But I figured I would give the movie a view, since I hadn't already seen it.

And I must admit that director Sammi Cohen managed to put the storyline to life on the screen in a very entertaining and enjoyable way. This movie was entertaining from beginning to end, and I think it had a very beautiful message at heart as well.

The storyline in "Crush" is well-written, and it encompasses a multitude of different aspects actually, and with it mainly being that of finding true love and being comfortable with whom and what you are. So thumbs up to writers Kirsten King and Casey Rackham for their accomplishment.

Now, "Crush" wouldn't have been such an enjoyable movie without the cast ensemble that they had managed to put together for the various roles and characters. I am not familiar with lead actresses Rowan Blanchard (playing Paige) and Auli'i Cravalho (playing AJ), but they were so well-cast for the movie and their roles, not to mention they had great on-screen chemistry together. They really brought a lot of charm and layers to the movie. "Crush" also had some memorable performances and appearances from Isabella Ferreira (playing Gabriela), Aasif Mandvi (playing Coach Murray) and Megan Mullally (playing Angie).

"Crush" is a movie that not only proved to be entertaining and enjoyable, but it is also a movie that very much leaves you with a feel-good sensation. I was genuinely entertained by the movie, despite of it being somewhat generic in its storyline at times. But definitely a worthy accomplishment from director Sammi Cohen.

My rating of "Crush" lands on a seven out of ten stars.

I don't often use the word perfect when it comes to a movie but this one comes really close.

This movie is meant to be a lighthearted sapphic romance and it does it's job admirably. You can tell that the writers have spent a lot of time on sapphic Ao3 because they nail every beloved trope perfectly.

The cast is wonderful as well. Auli'i Cravalho is a revelation. I have rarely seen someone representing pining so well Mega Mullaly is hilarious and plays such an amazing mom. Rowan Blanchard does a fine job of playing a gay mess

An especially great thing is that there is zero homophobia in this movie. Not unlike Schitt's Creek queer people here are just allowed to be without having to constantly represent the everyday day they face

Of course this movie is not for anyone. It's meant for the queer community and if you are not part of it a lot of it might go over your head or make you angry(the way several borderline homophobic reviews have already shown).

It's a classic coming of age / High School romance movie, so expect all the elements you'd usually expect.

This being said, even with the most common genres, you can put heart into it or less so.

And this one definitely has heart!

Both Blanchard and Cravalho put emotional depth into their performance, Alvarez and Dunn are nice as the couple/Best friends of the protagonist (and Alvarez especially has the funniest zing and quips), the principal has no time for students' drama...

Many of these kind of movies feel like a series of pre-chosen scenes that neither the actors nor the director seem to really believe in nor be into - this one felt like they were enjoying their time there, and it passes on to the audience.

Simple, yet sweet, relaxing and enjoyable.

I need a sequel! Finally, we can have a light-hearted, light-angst sapphic movie. All my life, I've been watching movies of this genre that had straight people in it. I loved those movies too, of course, but seeing it with sapphics really makes it even better! I can finally see myself in this genre. I love this, please make a sequel!

Finally a cute queer movie with no traumatic coming out or homophobic comments. Just a lovely first love, coming of age story.

I adored the characters and actors performances, I loved Auli'i Cravalho's in this especially! She did a fantastic job and is absolutely gorgeous!