American art painting Kelly Framon, released in 2016, compares favorably with similar film products with a clear script and outstanding performance by Haley Steinfield. It is these advantages that do not allow to characterize The Edge of Seventeen as just another movie drama about the problems of adolescence. The rating of the tape is IMDb: 7.40. Youth drama is the third project in the filmography of the director and the first to win not only the Golden Globe nomination, but also the hearts of millions of viewers.
Plot of the project
The narration of the film "Almost 17" introduces the viewer to high school student Nadine (Haley Steinfeld), who is known among classmates as a strange odd freak. Even in elementary school, she, in contrast to the apparently attractive and very successful brother Darian (Blake Jenner), felt what it means to be an outcast, being the object of ridicule and bullying by classmates. Over the years, the problems of growing up Nadine seem to be gaining momentum. At 13, the girlâs father dies; later, the âmost beautiful boyâ does not notice her. And at the age of 17, Nadine seriously conflicts with her teacher and learns about the stormy romance of her best friend Krista (Haley Lou Richardson) with her brother. Dark thoughts about suicide begin to visit the girl, and only through direct communication with classmate Erwin Kim (Hayden Szeto), the heroine will learn to value life and will gradually begin to change.
Of course, the plot of âAlmost 17â does not shine with innovative delights and frankly secondary, however, the general opinion of reviewers about the film is positive.
Loneliness of personality
The laid-back tragicomedy âThe Edge of Seventeenâ touches on the search for the personality of the main character against the background of the personal experiences of a young high school student. Despite the fact that the director decided not to bother with the search for innovative forms for the implementation of the theme, which has not lost its relevance, she remained true to the old proven classic. At the center of the story is a heroine, sociopath and introvert, surrounded by a society that does not want to understand and accept a strange girl.
Loneliness of an individual with all the ensuing consequences is still a burning problem for most modern adolescents. With this in mind, the image of Nadine in the film "Almost 17", of course, is understandable and close to most viewers. Grievances, like a downpour, do not stop pouring on the unfortunate head. Problems in communicating with others, including with the mother, are like hopeless patterns, timid attempts to establish relationships with the outside world are doomed to failure. Actors H. Steinfield, V. Harrelson, H. Richardson and B. Jenner implemented the directorâs plan for the movie âAlmost 17â.
Starring
The role of Nadine Franklin was remarkably played by the American actress Haley Steinfeld, who in the cinema realized her creative potential as a singer and model. The performer began her creative activity barely reaching eight years old, in teenage TV shows and commercials. The debut role in the big movie immediately brought Haley success, thanks to her participation in the "Iron Grip" of the Cohen brothers, the actress received a lot of profitable offers. After that, shooting in significant films followed: Romeo and Juliet, Three Days to Kill, Ender's Game, Local, Especially Dangerous. Experienced actors "Almost 17" predicted a brilliant career for the performer.
Wise by experience
The most experienced performer on the set of the film was actor Woody Harrelson, who played the role of Mr. Franklin. He was so impressed with the production process that most of his characterâs jokes was invented by him personally just during the filming. The producer and playwright Woodrow is the winner of the Emmy Award, a multiple nominee for an Oscar and Golden Globe. Harrelson gained fame in cinematic circles after participating in the series "Cheers". His filmography includes well-known projects: âNatural Born Killersâ, âPeople Against Larry Flyntâ, âCompanionsâ, âOld Men Can't Be Hereâ, âWelcome to Zombielandâ, âSeven Livesâ, âThe Hunger Gamesâ, âSeven Psychopathsâ "And" The Illusion of Deception. " The recommendations of such an experienced filmmaker listened to the other actors of "Almost 17".
Minor Characters
In âNearly 17â, the actors B. Jenner and H. Richardson presented no less vivid and colorful images to the audience.
American movie actor Blake Jenner reincarnated as Darian Franklin . The performer is best known for the role of Ryder Lynn in the television movie "Chorus" and the feature film "To Each His Own."
The role of the best friend of the main character Krista was played by the American film actress Haley Lou Richardson, who recently appeared in the spin-off of âPretty Little Liarsâ - the series âRavenswoodâ. The performer also took part in the dubbing and filming of the films âYoung Kieslowskiâ, âBronzeâ and the series âLaw and Orderâ, âClumsyâ.
Criticism
Kelly Fremontâs work is about teenagers and for them. In the characterization of the heroes there is neither a tiny hint of caricature, nor a gram of falsehood. The image of the main character is simply doomed to sympathy and understanding. Scenes that reveal the social âawkwardnessâ of the central character ease and cool lower the degree of narrative uniformity. The outcome of the project is also predictable. As soon as Nadine understands that the root of her problems is not in the people around her, but in the pathological self-pity, her grief begins to decrease, quickly destroying the remnants of hostility. Real happy end.
It is not surprising that the film âAlmost 17â received the most favorable reviews from the audience and was highly rated by film critics. The popular cinema portals Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes based on the reviews left, rated the film 7.8 out of 10 points.