Eighth Grade

  • 2018


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5.0
Despite the harsh realities of teenage life in the social media era, this is an incredibly positive movie with a closing beat that delivers a powerful .. Den Of Geek
4.5
Theres plenty of discourse on how The Youth spend too much time with screens, but Eighth Grade is more interested in understanding Kaylas story on her .. Den Of Geek
2.0
In one crushing scene where year end superlatives are handed out, shes voted Most Quiet. EW
4.4
Eighth Grade is so grounded in the reality of middle school it almost operates like a horrible collective flashback. Rogerebert
4.5
That isnt to say that Eighth Grade isnt without its darkness, which, like in his stand up, Burnham approaches with wit and confidence. Rogerebert
4.5
Eighth Grade isnt a documentary, but it hews as close to the modern coming of age experience as currently seems possible. Indie Wire
3.0
Eighth Grade isnt a documentary, but it hews as close to the modern coming of age experience as currently seems possible. Indie Wire
4.5
Eighth Grade isnt about bullying; its about how hard we are on ourselves at that age. Variety
4.0
Eighth Grade is lovely work, lifted up by a timeless piece of indie wisdom: Keep it real, as cringe inducing as that can be. Time Out
5.0
The real genius of Eighth Grade is its universality an honesty and compassion that cut across generational boundaries. The Guardian
4.0
Elsie Fisher is absolutely outstanding in the role of Kayla Day, like an undiscovered Fanning sister: her smart, observant performance gives the audie .. The Guardian
4.0
It feels real without ever meandering, the work of a skilled curator showcasing his impressive knowledge of the teenage psyche. The Guardian
4.4
Throughout, were invited to chuckle at the ironies of Kaylas hobbies and activities, but underlying such scenes is a strain of eeriness, as if the fil ..
5.0
But its also a compassionate and sneakily effective portrait of its antidote.
4.5
If theres any kind of emotional resolution, it arrives with a tender fireside tete a tete between Kayla and the father (played by a competent Josh Ham .. Screen Daily
2.0
Nevertheless, thanks to a wonderfully sensitive and bold performance from Fisher and some standout work from Burnham behind the camera, Eighth Grade i .. Collider
4.5
If theres a more haunting portrait of what its like to grow up now, Im not sure I could take it. * Vulture
4.5
With Eighth Grade, his directorial debut, comedian Bo Burnham has tapped into a byproduct of social media saturated adolescence thats often overlooked .. Vulture
4.5
YouTube Kayla doles out surprisingly sound if anodyne advice that the real Kayla is too terrified to follow, like pretend you have confidence and that .. The Hollywood Reporter
4.5
It may be the most honest performance youll see in a movie this year.
4.5
Eighth Grade is a brilliantly raw, honest portrayal about the middle school experience.
4.5
Eighth Grade is a simple story of an unremarkable girl, tenderly and movingly told. The New York Times
4.2
When youre young, you imagine that your whole life, laid out ahead of you in a series of diverging paths, hinges on your cool factor right now. Paste Magazine
5.0
The real treasure of Eight Grade, the one that transforms it from a very good film into one of the years best, is the knockout performance by Elsie Fi .. E Film Critic
4.0
While Kayla Day is very much a teenager of her precise time and place, her gruelling anxiety and Fishers wonderful yearning in the role make her unive .. Telegraph
4.5
She, too, isnt above using personal technology to tune out the world.
4.5
Burnham doesnt try to shock audiences; he knows hes not Harmony Korine or Todd Solondz. The Young Folks
4.0
Bo Burnham has renounced stand up comedy to mould his cripplingly self aware material into a truthful picture about growing up Extremely Online.
4.5
While the mix of comedy and drama sometimes doesnt quite work, it is a very rare occurrence. JoBlo
4.4
Other than showing a boy sniffing a marker in class, Burnham doesnt play on nostalgia. The Globe And Mail
4.4
Burnham... ends up making a movie about internet immersion that ratifies the importance of human contact. Philly
5.0
A fascinating and nuanced portrait of a 13 year old compulsive cell phone user yearning for connections. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
Insightful without being mean and revealing without taking itself too seriously. One Guys Opinion
4.5
In the real world, however, Kayla doesnt really get to put most of her theories into practice. Village Voice
4.4
Equally, Eighth Grade doesnt fall victim to the sense of self loathing that permeates Todd Solondzs perceptive Welcome to the Dollhouse. ReelViews
3.0
Eighth Grade has style and confidence, but Burnhams attention to the nuances of adolescence and his respect for his lead character is downright thrill .. Blu Ray
4.5
Not since Welcome to the Dollhouse (1995) has a comedy captured so vividly the agony and the ecstasy well, OK, its all agony of being a... teenage gir .. Chicago Reader
5.0
Eighth Grade is a harrowing portrait of anxiety and acceptance in a post social media landscape, showing how all of us cope with an ever changing, con .. Chicago Reader
5.0
Then theres a frightening backseat encounter with an older guy, whose pushiness is barely hidden by a game of truth telling and dare doling. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
But, with Eighth Grade, debut feature writer director Bo Burnham, with a convincing Elsie Fisher, creates a fresh and funny look at that teen life in ..
4.5
There are moments of great darkness...Bo Burnham does a brilliant job of judging just how far to push any particular scene. And there is kindness, and .. You Tube
4.5
Transports you to a very specific and tumultuous time moving from middle to high school. Burnham makes you engage specifically with Kayla, but also hi .. You Tube
4.8
I was just surprised over and over again at how deeply touching it is while seeming effortlessly so. You Tube
4.0
The films emotional depth may catch you by surprise somewhat, given how gently and unassumingly its drama is drawn The Times
4.0
In short, it is a warm, relatable comedy drama that captures the teenage experience to a tee. Radio Times
4.5
But that doesnt make it any easier in the moment and no matter how much explaining or comforting one gives them that doesnt ease the psychological suf .. Screen It
5.0
Path Best films of 2019 (so far) Ready or Not As absurd and self indulgent as Ready or Not can get, it doesnt mess around with its social commentary. Independent
5.0
Burnham doesnt praise or demonize the Internet: Its just there, a fact of every life, ready to measure human value through likes, shares, retweets and .. Rolling Stone
4.5
Granted, I cant come at this angle with any kind of firsthand experience either, but there is something universally recognizable in Kayla, the vlog ma .. Decider
3.5
While the dialogue heavy set pieces are almost all successful, the whole thing doesnt always cohere. Pop Matters
4.5
When the end arrives, youll probably think youve got things all figured out. Pop Matters
4.4
Its a chilling scene, and given Kaylas successful resistance, a possibly instructive one. News Day
3.0
The Monitor is a peculiar little publication thats hard for the world to figure out. Cs Monitor
4.4
Writer director Bo Burnham, in his feature debut, skillfully intertwines the timeless aspects of adolescent humiliation and the very particular ways i .. New York Post
4.4
Though Eighth Grade is about preteens, with content that will be familiar to anyone who has gotten within a mile of a middle school, parents should kn .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.5
The temptation is to say that she doesnt seem to be acting, but thats never accurate. Az Central
4.5
SOUNDBITE OF FILM, EIGHTH GRADE) HAMILTON: (As Mark) I think youre so cool. Npr
4.4
And how about that school drill about what to do if an armed assailant shows up Comical in its clumsiness, but its a reminder to everybody that todays .. Toronto Star
4.5
Director Burnham garners a wonderful performance from Elsie Fisher who is stellar as the engaging but flawed Kayla. Cinema Crazed
4.5
Eighth Grade doesnt overstay its welcome or beg for the viewers approval. Slate
5.0
Boasting ample empathy and just enough hope, Eighth Grade is a coming of age film to savour. Flim List
4.5
Burnham wrote the screenplay in addition to directing, but like all of the best teen films, it doesnt feel written so much as it feels observed. Film Inquiry
0.5
Carcasse ( Clmentine Roy & Gustav Geir Bollason) At first when you watch Clmentine Roy andGustav Geir BollasonsCarcasse youre not really sure what you .. Film Inquiry
4.5
Buoyed by a breakout performance by Elsie Fisher, who exhibits all the uncertainty, angst and trepidation of the awkward teen, Eighth Grade is an ende ..
4.0
Insightful and excruciating, proving that Junior High is horrific, even more brutal than you remember... Susang Ranger
4.0
The genius of Burnhams script, though, is that even this doesnt shake the awkwardness and anxiety that consumes Fishers Kayla. Flickering Myth
5.0
Many laughs owe themselves to the pairs effortless chemistry, summarised in a tear jerking denouement that hits you harder than you might expect. Flickering Myth
5.0
Moving on, the film simply doesnt work without the incredible live action debut performance from Elsie Fisher as the shy and timid Kayla. Flickering Myth
3.0
Kayla doesnt have a lot of friends but dont you dare call her shy or quiet. Flim Threet
4.5
The kids at school, she says, think shes quiet, but, in fact, thats not her real self. New Yorker
1.5
smothers the story in sentiment, stereotypes, and good intentions. New Yorker
3.0
Burnhams stage act is an accomplished combination of free associative wordplay, explicit monologue, bad puns, dance, often profane mime and musiciansh .. Boston Herald
2.0
Burnhams comedy has always been adept at exploring human insecurities, so its no surprise he zeroes in on the overwhelming emotional vulnerability tha .. The Film Stage
3.8
Burnham puts you through the wringer and ensures your empathetic excruciation in scene after scene. Chicago Tribune
4.4
But Fisher lets us see Kaylas innate kindness and quick thinking as well, even if the girl doesnt have all the words to express herself yet, and she d .. Boston Globe
3.0
This is neither a John Hughes knockoff nor stereotypical Sundance navel gazing and it effectively keeps us guessing. Uproxx
4.5
Its a story about redemption, yes, but Mike Burden doesnt have the normal arc of steady redemption. Uproxx
5.0
Eighth Grade excels, rather, as a character study of singular sensitivity. The Irish Times
4.5
What most stunned me about Eighth Grade was how well directed it is. Its rare that teen movies have the kind of visual acuity and verve that Burnham a .. The Atlantic
4.5
Her performance doesnt beg for sympathy, but earns it via an honest and true sensitivity to what Kayla is going through. Birth Movies Death
4.5
In short, Marks always going to be Kaylas proud papa, until hes six feet in the ground. Birth Movies Death
1.5
Adolescence was always a minefield, but the present day situation feels like the Normandy Invasion. Birth Movies Death
5.0
A masterpiece: Elsie Fisher shines in Bo Burnhams directoral debut Now 28, hes friends with talented celebs such as Jason Schwartzman and Amy Schumer. Standard
4.5
I dont even remember much of middle school anymore; its like one of those traumas that we repress. Pajiba
4.4
This is a movie that refuses to shy away from some fairly dark realities yet at the same time doesnt dwell on them in ways that feel exploitive or sup .. Movie Freak
4.4
Add the accelerant of social mediawith its illusions of perfection and demands for likesand its a wonder a kid doesnt burn out before childhood fades .. Groucho Reviews
4.5
In the film, youre so immersed in the awkwardness of Kaylas life, that her long, timid walk from the guest bathroom in her lime green one piece to the .. Cnn
3.0
Burnham thankfully never loses sight of the belief that things truly can get better if you want them to. Consequence Of Sound
4.5
Eighth Grade is a pitch perfect, cringingly hilarious depiction of Generation Z Todays eighth graders arent millennials. Vox
5.0
Yet Bo Burnhams first feature Eighth Grade feels utterly fresh, relevant and self assured. Hey U Guys
3.0
A winning film. Welcome to the Dollhouse for the millennial generation. The Play List
4.0
Its a modest, intimate movie that contains a whole world and one I could recognize and understand even though I grew up in an entirely different era f .. Now Toronto
4.5
In a testament to his ability to approach teen life gently and with uncommon understanding, Burnham doesnt simply fill up an hour and a half with pers .. Film School Rejects
4.5
The film doesnt shy away from darker subject matter either, exploring burgeoning sexuality, feelings of deep seated alienation, and more in a tender, .. Ner Dist
3.5
By the end, it doesnt feel like a complete film, but its nonetheless effective, thought provoking, and sweet.
5.0
Terms of endearment But Eighth Grade isnt interested in mining laughs from the cruelty and fontrum of these perfectly calibrated moments. Games Radar
3.0
Terrific editing, a relatable character, and relevant adolescent themes. You Tube
5.0
Eighth Grade isnt about a major transformation, just about many minor ones. Lw Lies
4.0
Ultimately I suspect McKay possibly could have developed a better version of this story given more development.As it is, its still totally worth your .. Abc
4.5
A recent graduate of eighth grade herself, Fisher gives a performance that is bracing in its honesty. Abc
4.5
Although its well worn coming of age territory, writer/director Bo Burnham makes the bland cruelty of the teenage years feel brand new and fresh for i .. Nz Herald
4.5
Watching her doesnt feel like watching an actor playing a kid, but like youre truly witnessing a nervous 13 year old as she figures herself out. Screen Crush
5.0
Eighth Grade is also deeply sweet in unexpected places and howlingly funny, attuned to the timeless indignities of any adolescence. Ft
5.0
Kayla herself doesnt labour under any illusion but is intent on changing to fit in. Independent Ie
4.5
Heartwrenching, heartwarming and disquieting in equal measure, Eighth Grade is essential viewing for the parents of todays tweens. Stuff
4.4
Shes no wallflower, or set upon loser for whom cheap comedy is piled on top of her endless humiliations, but thats not to say Burnham doesnt have her .. Ar Kansas Online
3.8
Still, theres plenty of harshness out therefor movie middle schoolers and all of us. Larsen On Film
4.5
It may not always be fun revisiting all the horror of yearning, uncertain young adulthood. Vanity Fair
4.5
Poignantly funny, wrenchingly wise and meltingly beautiful, Eighth Grade is a not so small miracle of independent filmmaking. Wsj
3.0
You quiver, you cringe and you want to break down and cry. Thats how powerful Elsie Fishers turn as Kayla is in its ability to summon the worst memori .. Patriot Ledger
4.5
Feigning a lack of confidence and portraying awkwardness isnt easy to pull off without overdoing it. Film
4.4
In real life, when Kayla closes the laptop and trundles through the school hallways, shes one of those painfully shy, nearly invisible kids. Chicago Sun Times
5.0
Fortunately, Burnham doesnt allow any cheesiness, preachiness or pretension to seep in. Nyc Movie Guru
4.0
BurnhamsEighth Gradeis the most realistic depiction of those awkward middle school years ever on the big screen. Punch Drunk Critics
1.5
A low key slice of girlhood for viewers who found Lady Bird too commercial. Straight
3.0
Fishers performance is nothing short of cringeworthy (high praise in this case). Still, the real delight is Hamiltons equally ungainly dad, who grows .. Sandiego Reader
4.5
He manages to bring to life a genuine story about a 13 year old girl that will redefine the genre. We Live Entertainment
4.5
With the realism of Boyhood and without the affectedness of Lady Bird, Eighth Grade proves Burnhams worth as a filmmaker just as hes gotten started. Cinemix Tape
2.0
Highlights Elsie Fishers stunning performance as an awkward 13 year old who tries to overcome her shyness by posting videos of advice to her peers. Shockya
4.5
In Kaylas world, theres always a low, horrifying hum of information overload induced social anxiety. The Ringer
2.0
Brings back for me in a good way the unwanted memories I have of the eight grade, something Im still trying to forget without resorting to therapy. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
5.0
And thats the magic of Eighth Grade, a hilarious and often horrifying exploration of the trials of growing up. One Room With A View
4.5
They dont interact much, even after shes reluctantly invited to Kennedys (Catherine Oliviere) pool party. Solzy At The Movies
4.4
Eighth Grade is not only a showcase for Burnham, its also a breakthrough for lead actress Elsie Fisher. Together, theyve crafted something that will s .. Awards Circuit
5.0
Eighth Grade is one of the most sincere and authentic films of the year. You will laugh, and likely cry depending on the moment in the film. Awards Circuit
4.0
Eighth Grade feels like a truthful vivisection of anxiety, of being overwhelmed by something you cant control and that, on the surface, isnt even noti .. Bitly
4.0
Eighth Grade finds its tender heart in Kaylas relationship with her adorkable father, who knows his daughter is struggling but doesnt quite know how t .. The Skinny
4.0
An astutely observed film built around honesty and genuine emotion it s smart funny and heartbreaking and it shouldn t be missed No La
3.0
But she doesnt seem to have any friends, and her classmates just treat her like shes invisible. Film Avclub
4.0
Eighth Grade reminds us that teenage girls and Kaylas story are valid, and we should all listen a little more closely. Metro
4.5
During a school shooting seminar thats all the more discomforting for being so true to kids current educational experiences (thanks, NRA!), The Daily Beast
4.5
As Rachel, Hahn delivers a vanity free, prickly performance, with equal measure dry cynicism and emotional fragility that tickles your funny bone just .. The Daily Beast
4.5
Burnham gets a knockout performance from Elsie Fisher heretofore mainly known for voice work in the Despicable Me movies and the English dub of Russia .. Or Lando Weekly
3.0
Burnham has managed to make a film that is both specific and universal, a movie that has stuck with me for the two months since I have seen it and wil .. Bowling Green Daily News
3.5
But thats the kind of moment thats supposed to make your skin crawl. Alternate Ending
4.5
A lovely but cringe inducing film about one of the most precarious times in a persons life. Lainey Gossip
4.4
Fisher delivers a glorious symphony of awkward poignancy, from Kaylas cringe worthy attempts to chat up a popular girl to her ultimately sweet connect .. Seattle Times
5.0
Kaylas story will be familiar to anyone who went through that awkward, often lonely and confusing middle school experience. The Mary Sue
4.5
Bo Burnhams funny and heartwarming Eighth Grade is also a deeply serious film about female adolescence in the age of social media, with plenty of casu .. Film Journal International ..
3.0
Burham doesnt shy away from the burgeoning sexuality taking place in the middle school halls. Fresh Fiction
4.5
Her affable single dad (Josh Hamilton) thinks shes cool, but hes the only one. Seven Day Svt
5.0
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2.0
Shes trying to up her social currency by creating her own YouTube channel, but shes not articulate, and doesnt have that much insight anyway. Original Cin
4.0
It has to be said that the lead performances are impressive and Wasikowska confirms once again that shes a bold and innovative talent. The Australian
5.0
While Bo Burnham is the genius behind the screen, the movie is fearlessly led by Elsie Fisher. Rendy Reviews
4.5
Eighth Grade doesnt rely on a singular, climactic event on which it builds a narrative; theres no big school dance Burnhams leading up to, no major re .. Third Coast Review
4.5
Its strength is reminding of an experience that we forgot, but one to which we can all relate, even if you werent a kid like Kayla. Blacknerd Problems
1.5
The movie catches every marginal cringing embarrassment and each infinitesimal joy. Very little happens in it, and yet everything does. New States Man
4.5
The writing is superb. Theres a balance of naive adolescence thats leveled with Burnhams unique brand of humor. Cultured Vultures
5.0
The filmmaking has Romanian simplicity: Face, shoulders, moving forward, plodding forward. New City Film
4.5
MARY POPPINS RETURNS **1/2 (130 minutes ) G The long awaited sequel to the 1964 family classic Mary Poppins finally floats down gently into our lives .. Tiny Url
3.0
It is so viscerally authentic to the experience of being in middle school that for a moment I felt like I was standing in the lunchroom clutching my t .. Movie Mom
4.0
Because youre a really nice, sweet young girl who truly wishes the best for people. Theepoch Times
3.5
A film that stands out for the freshness of its script, although in the end it struggles to be profound.
4.5
He also seems really, really stupid, but Kayla doesnt notice this.) Fw Weekly
5.0
Eighth Grade is a beautiful and uncompromising piece of art, from a distinctive new talent. Datebook Sfchronicle
4.4
Eighth Grade is a revelation of both a remarkably natural young performer and a clever, sensitive young filmmaker. Ap News
4.0
This is part of the sweet charm of Eighth Grade, even if it means it doesnt have as much narrative arc as it could. Columbus Alive
4.4
Surely one of the years most notable writing and directing debuts, Bo Burnhams Eighth Grade gets as close to the heart, mind and soul of a young perso .. Sf Examiner
4.0
Wondering if our plugged in world is short circuiting our most haywire years, Eighth Grade is neither alarmist nor condemning just wincingly sensitive .. Vue Weekly
5.0
Weve all been conditioned to the typical teen movie tropes, and Im proud to say that Eighth Grade doesnt adhere to any of them. Us Magazine
3.5
Theres something haunting and hypnotic to the way Burnham frames Kayla laying on her side and endlessly scrolling Tumblr while Enya plays, but it does .. Spectrum Culture
4.5
The film does have a quiet, straightforward way thats more feeling based, which might limit memorability down the line. Culture
4.5
Its also the rare coming of age story that carries not a whiff of nostalgia. Washington City Paper
4.5
Make no mistake Eighth Grade is a landmark in the packed hall of coming of age stories and in its humour, pathos and authenticity it can stand tall wi .. Film Ireland
4.0
Rodents of Unusual Size manages to pack an incredible amount of information, perspective, and heart into its 71 minute runtime. Battleship Pretension
4.5
It lures the audience in with the promise of nostalgia and present day security, then challenges it to take a long look at itself in the mirror. Battleship Pretension
4.5
Achingly honest, robustly witty and strangely tender, Eighth Grade is indescribably mesmerizing in its confines of adolescent angst and defiance. Screen Anarchy
5.0
Where Burnham surprises is in his directing. He possesses a keen eye for how young teens see the world, everything bigger and broader or smaller and s .. Cambridge Day
4.5
In its technical aspects this is a visually immersive film, beautifully envisioned. Entertainment Voice
2.0
On its surface, Eighth Grade might look like another coming of age story (which it is) yet Burnham demonstrates a powerful message regarding self conf .. The Only Critic
4.5
Burnham has constructed a remarkably thoughtful first feature film. Metro Active
4.5
Its a lovably shaggy ode to anyone whos ever tried to fit in, failed miserably, and then brushed herself off and slouched back out there again. Review Journal
4.5
An unvarnished, pimples and all, look at adolescence and the anxiety that comes with it Richard Crouse
3.0
Although distinctly American, writer/director Bo Burnhams subtly melancholy teen drama tells a universal story, and star Elsie Fisher perfectly captur .. Adelaide Review
4.0
But that reduces this very special film to disposable superhero babble. Crooked Marquee
2.0
But the point isnt to wallow in adolescent misery, fun as that can be. Crooked Marquee
3.5
Penetrating, poignant, and often painful to watch, Eighth Grade is one of the smarter American coming of age films of late. Film Forward
3.0
In some ways its a minor film and a formula, yes, but everyone involved is having a good time and thats contagious. The Film Experience
3.0
In the end, Eighth Grade is an endearing and nuanced coming of age dramedy with an insightful yet never exploitative look at the struggles all young g .. Screen Zealots
4.5
But Eighth Grade expertly captures those middle school growing pains every American kid for generations has endured. The Week
5.0
Eighth Grade is low key but a comparable landmark in the history of realistic teens on screen. Aarp
4.4
Perhaps the most impressive hurdle Elsie Fisher jumps is in never revealing that shes acting at all. The Film File
3.5
With a style that never separates from coming of age comedy, Burnham captures the concerns of postmillennial adolescence and what it means to be a tee ..
5.0
Though the cast is young; being made up of mostly teenagers; they are well versed and trained and Burnham elicits terrific performances from then all. FlickDirect
5.0
A fantastic and honest coming of age film that does everything but simplify the stage we like to remember, but keep getting embarrassed about.
5.0
You cant help but be moved by Kaylas plight, and thats owing to the fact that Elsie Fisher is genuine perfection in the role. Entertainment Ie
4.5
It assembles nearly forgotten images from tweenhood: bored students stacking markers, snapping orthodontic rubber bands, blissfully sniffing highlight .. Pgh City Paper
4.5
Its hard to be middle school age where you are betwixt and between. Burnham successfully displays the challenge it presents for kids and for parents. .. Movies and Shakers
4.4
It doesnt feel like a movie made by adults trying to understand kids these days, nor does it feel like an after school special trying to mine soapy me .. From the Front Row
2.0
I dont have to worry about what embarrassing moments other people my age might have on me. Looking Closer
3.0
Eighth Grade captures the palpable fears of kids like Kayla in the face of the oppressive indifference from her peers and her failing attempts to achi .. City Beat
4.5
Eighth Grade is personal, uncomfortable, and lovely, a slice of life look into current adolescence, our reliance on social media, and growing into one .. Chesapeake Family
4.5
Even if you re a fashion neophyte this eponymous tale of an English lad s rise to the giddy glorious heights of fashion is heady stuff wine dark storm .. The Tyee
4.5
Mark (Josh Hamilton) is Kaylas single father, and its clear hes enamored with her. Monsters And Critics
4.5
Eighth Grade is absolutely an insightful study of the current generation of teenagers, touching on ideas of insecurity, hormones, fitting in, and ever .. Bangkok Post
5.0
Thats why everyone loves it and thats why everyone obsesses over it. Film Monthly
5.0
As Kayla, Elsie Fisher carries the movie in a performance thats nuanced and thoughtful. Bust
3.0
Eighth Grade may legitimately be the last movie in this genre to ever stun me and move me like it did. The Reader (Omaha, NE)
4.5
Its equal parts heartbreaking and sweet, and it miraculously never hits a false note. Maddwolf
5.0
Can I warn readers that Eighth Grade is the most triggering experience of recent memory while also recommending it as highly as is humanly possible Student Edge
5.0
However, its not enough to say that Eighth Grade is a perfect distillation of life as an eighth grader. 812 Film Reviews
4.5
Speaking freely, theres not an awful lot to dislike about this movie. What I Watched Tonight
4.5
But to have a built in expectation of failure Well thats just rude.
4.5
Gloriously, cringe inducingly authentic, watch to understand the teenagers in your life or just to forgive the teen you once were. Hot Press
2.0
This is not a coming of age film about a girl finding her voice, but rather realizing its worth, regardless of the approval of others. The Monitor
3.0
But thanks to Fishers incredible performance, Kayla Day makes a great addition to the roster. Mediaversity Reviews
4.5
I cant believe that Fisher is only 15 years old; I cant even believe shes human. Pitts Burgh Magazine
4.4
You feel every lunchroom snub, every birthday party fumble that 13 year old Kayla (Ellie Fisher) experiences deep in your bones. And yet as uncomforta .. Madison
4.5
Eighth Grade is not a loud or mainstream version of growing up; its an authentic one. Like teens today who speak in so many ums, likes and whatevers, .. Denton Record-Chronicle
4.5
Fisher stars as eighth grader Kayla, a sensitive 13 year old who isnt the prettiest or most popular girl in school. Lagniappe Mobile
4.5
In four years, youll get out of this suburban hellhole, and youll feel magnificent and free. Nashville Scene
4.5
Eighth Grade Directed by Bo Burnham, is a frankly ingenious and honest film about the life of any teenager in these times. Cocalecas
3.8
Burnham nicely captures the quirks and cadences of teen speak. In that sense, Eighth Grade also serves as a nifty time capsule of 2018. Ohio
4.5
What is remarkable about Eighth Grade is its clear but modest ambitions.
4.5
If you are introverted and dont know how to conduct yourself in social situations, youre basically fucked. The Lonely Film Critic
2.0
An extremely intimate look into the mind of an average girl in an era when social media and cellphones have destroyed much of human interaction. Pasadena Weekly
3.0
Beautiful, terrifyingly real, and packed with more tension than most thrillers. I just wanted Kayla Day, and every teenage girl she represents, to be .. Mad About Movies Podcast
4.4
Writer/director Bo Burnham brilliantly dissects modern teenage life with a sympathetic lead performance by Elsie Fisher. Gucci! Imdb
4.5
While over stylized at times, Eighth Grade manages to reveal constant social frustrations young people experience during this potentially unnerving ti .. Sd City Beat
4.5
With age comes wisdom and growth, and Burnham is the one of the least likely people to have created a gentle, contemporary, surprising look at teen gi .. The Coast
4.5
Its a fresh spin on a genre of film that can grow tired if the filmmaker doesnt have some new tricks. KSDK
4.5
Elsie Fisher makes Eighth Grade a triumphant manifesto for all who have felt awkward, misunderstood and abused at a time when they just wanted to be c .. Hammer To Nail
5.0
Watching Eighth Grade, you want to gently shake Kaylaand your eighth grade selfand assure her, It gets better. Baltimore Magazine
4.4
Burnham doesnt take the easy route of making his protagonist some kind of outcast, which would confer on her the status of underdog heroine. Good Times
4.5
Eighth Grade sometimes ducks the hardest parts of its own story, but Burnhams grasp on the agonizing uncertainty of not knowing who you are or where y .. Eugene Weekly
4.5
The film doesnt just mock Ingrid as a lonely person who escapes into fantasy, it makes fun of women in general. Bitch Media
4.5
Burnham makes a strong feature film debut with this touching comedy, which might be a star making vehicle for lead Elsie Fisher. We Are Movie Geeks
5.0
Beautifully written & brings us all no matter what age back to how hard it was to be 13. Kudos to Bo Burnham & to Elsie Fisher who gives us the best a .. Kxl
4.0
In reality, shes painfully shy and struggling with the spotty, chubby, ugly duckling phase of pretty.
4.5
Eighth Grade works because Burnham envelops the entire film in reality, flaws and all, and doesnt get in his own way by doing too much.
4.5
Such honesty in presenting a teenage girl makes writer/director Bo Burnhams movie a superior coming of age story, and easily one of 2018s very best fi ..
4.5
Until recently, John M. Urbancich, former and first Executive Editor of CriticsChoiceMovies , reviewed films and wrote related features and celebrity .. Jmuvies Blog Spot
5.0
Fisher is especially great here, giving one of the strongest performances in 2018 precisely because it isnt flashy or showy.
4.5
She isnt as skinny as the popular girls, doesnt have stunning social skills or the attention of her crush, Riley (Daniel Zolghadri), a mumbling teen s .. Boulder Weekly
3.0
A stunning feat of artistic empathy. No film in recent memory has so precisely captured the trifecta of constant anxiousness, horniness, and embarrass ..
4.5
Eighth Grade already feels like a memorylike all the memories that it evokesbut it doesnt let us zoom out just yet, demanding that each frame be felt .. Screen Queens
4.5
If you ever wonder how a movie can be terrifying and chilling without being a horror movie, Eighth Grade is the answer.
4.5
Funny and heartbreaking, and anchored by Fisher, whose performance ranks among the best by a teenager ever, the film makes surviving early adolescence .. Newport This Week
5.0
A coming of age dramedy marking the impressive writing and directorial debut of Bo Burnham as well as a breakout performance by Elsie Fisher. Kam Williams
3.5
It doesnt help that hes kind of shy and awkward himself, nor does it help that hes apparently a complete stranger to the world of social media that pl .. The Arts St L
0.5
My brain slipped right back into middle school as I shrank down into my seat, pulled my sweater cuffs over my fingers & remembered the torture of bein ..
2.0
Caustic, hilarious, and wonderfully effective, Burnhams Eighth Grade may drum up anxious feelings long buried, but it does so with a wit and intellige .. Dork Shelf
3.0
This film is incredibly painful because the story is told well and hits so close to home that at certain points it will have you in tears, or make you .. Austin Movie Blog 360
4.5
Thank you, Bo Burnham, for crafting this marvelous gem that speaks to both teenagers and the teenagers inside the rest of us.
4.5
Through her experiences, Kayla learns that unconditional love doesnt require performance. Sojo
4.5
Without moralizing intentions, director Bo Burnham explores the adolescent anguish in the era of the social networks, showing it, without dramatic bur .. Letras Libres
4.5
It doesnt hurt that its anchored by Elsie Fisher, who looks like shes giving an incredible performance as the films lead, Kayla. Gq
4.0
And that honesty comes down to Fishers performance. The brilliant sound design helps punctuate her spot on comedic timing, but the drama is hers alone .. Buffalovibe
5.0
I dont know if you have been to this pool party, but I sure have. Dear Cast and Crew
4.5
EIGHTH GRADE, comedian and former YouTuber Bo Burnhams narrative debut, is a bracingly modern, extremely funny update of the teen movie and probably t ..
4.0
For my money what makes the film so lovely to watch is that Kayla isnt some precocious talent reading a battered Penguin of Jean Paul Sartre shes an a .. Big Issue
3.0
Its imperfect and over the top, but its undeniably fun. This sort of blockbuster is why people go to the movies in the first place. AXS.com
4.5
And much of it affirms writer John Ciardis observation that ou dont have to suffer to be a poet. Truth Dig
4.5
Bo Burnhams Eighth Grade is an honest and authentic portrayal of the teen experience. Vaguev Is Ages
4.5
It doesnt provide a rosy eyed view of youth culture at times its as anxiety inducing as the most suspenseful thriller. Rochester City Newspaper
4.5
... an important movie that should be seen, thought about, and discussed, ideally with someone whos not your age. KMUW - Wichita Public Radi ..
1.5
Elsie Fisher & Josh Hamilton Fishers performance is one of the best this year, in that it doesnt feel like a performance. Riot Material
5.0
A beautifully observed exploration of adolescence in all its excruciating awkwardness and devastating uncertainties. The Jewish Chronicle
4.5
In a landscape dominated by teen movies that bank so heavily on well worn archetypes and weepy melodramatic situations, experiencing a film like Eight .. Critically Ac Claimed
5.0
Overall, Eighth Grade is an incredibly effective, brilliantly empathetic, uncompromisingly honest and downright scary coming of age film that is a fan .. The AU Review
3.0
Kayla doesnt feel so cool, lesser so in the shadow cast by her own former earnestness. Film Mixtape
4.0
is happy to forgo plot in favour strong character work and a high level of emotional articulacy The Sunday People
4.5
But in the end, Kayla comes to realize what all stubborn sinners do: that the Fathers persistent love is far more satisfying than the fickle, ephemera .. The Gospel Coalition
2.0
Beneath the veneer of a quippy teenage dramedy, Eighth Grade is a devastating study of anxiety, depicting with keen insight the crushing weight of the .. Qz
4.0
Elsie Fisher deserves significant praise for her take on Kayla. The young actress puts forward an incredibly layered and realistic performance in a ch .. Cc2K Online
3.0
Bo knows movies. Wonderful performances, a keen sense of humor, and most importantly a deep authenticity make Burnhams directorial debut a powerful lo ..
4.5
You feel embarrassed and you pick fights, but it doesnt make them love you any lessbecause theyve been there too. Hannahhoolihan
1.5
This inspiring film, directed by Harold Cronk, is replete with themes of forgiveness, family, and faith. Blog Franciscan Media
4.5
One of the things I think works really well is that they show not only her perspective but her single fathers perspective. WXIX-TV (Cincinnati, OH)
4.5
Burnhams feature debut is a winner and I cant wait to see more from him. Quelle Movies
4.5
Eighth Grade doesnt shy away from adopting popular bildungsroman tropes. Nerdophiles
3.5
While there are many good things about this film that doesnt hide the fact that its visually unappealing. Floated Alternative Cultur ..
4.0
This isnt Shes All That, where a makeover solves the protagonists problems. Broadstreet Review
4.5
It captures with excruciating detail the horror of being a 13 year old girl. Marie Claire
0.5
Everything youve heard is true; this really is the most realistic depiction of early teen angst Ive ever seen depicted on screen. Doghates Film



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