A Girl Like Her

  • 2015


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$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 11
Negative reviews 7
Average Rating 2.8/5
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3.6
Right off the bat you should know that A Girl Like Her is essentially an anti bullying Public Service Announcement. If you go into the film knowing th .. Paste Magazine
4.4
One of the most moving and intelligent of the recent glut of films and TV specials about teenage bullying. Philly
2.5
But intensity can get out of hand; a degree of distance and restraint is needed in telling even the most deeply personal story. One Guys Opinion
2.0
Tweet A Girl Like Her Daniel Barnes By This article was published on 03.26.15 Advertisement Amy S. Weber wrote and directed this earnest but self righ .. News Review
3.5
Otherwise, the performances are strong, the film hits some deserved deep emotional moments with aplomb, and the subject matter is definitely timely an .. Screen It
1.0
Its a beautiful message, but her film is anything but beautiful; the end result is a self indulgent, thuddingly obvious and amateur affair that often .. Film Journal
3.5
If bits and pieces feel contrived (and they do), overall the message is strong and important. Az Central
3.2
While mean girl Avery Keller (Hunter King) gets a nuanced and surprisingly redemptive arc, the target of her bullying, Jessica (Lexi Ainsworth), mostl .. Ew
4.0
This is a no frills dramatic portrayal of the devastating impact of bullying. Common Sense Media
1.3
Unfortunately, thats probably as much as insight as youre going to get out of this painfully contrived faux documentary, a weepy and cliche ridden mis .. Sf Gate
1.9
This shaky camera gimmick is intrusive and annoying, adding nothing to the story least of all verisimilitude. Washington Post
1.9
The young cast comes through with appealing, naturalistic performances. Boston Globe
3.8
Weber has a message; the effectiveness with which it is delivered captures our attention. ReelViews
3.5
Even when the storytelling structure trips over itself, the improvised performances have an in the moment ring of truth, and DP Sam Brownfield gives e .. Hollywood Reporter
1.0
While she is in the hospital in a coma, her family, school administrators and friends attempt to figure out why. Los Angeles Times
3.5
There is much to admire in writer director Amy S. Webers well acted, well meaning cautionary tale about a high school student who attempts suicide aft .. Variety
3.0
What could have been a cheesy disaster proves to be emotionally potent, especially as family lives and motivations are explored. Daily Film Fix
2.0
Well intentioned but belabored, Webers documentary conceit ultimately saps the story of its truthfulness and is therefore self defeating. Sf Weekly
4.4
Performed with unflinching honesty, its a story thatll be familiar to countless teens, and the film could well have a long life as required, vivid vie .. Seattle Times



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