The Edge of Seventeen

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  • 2016


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Average Rating 3.8/5
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3.0
If its a little easy (easy to like but also easy to resolve), well, sometimes teenagers deserve a little affecting ease.Adults do, too. Av Club
3.5
But the confrontation isnt immediate, and Craig has a keen sense of how to pace through Nadines discomfort. Av Club
4.5
Weve seen elements of Nadines woes in plenty of other movies and television shows for sure, but Nadine isnt Dawn Wiener in Welcome to the Dollhouse. Den Of Geek
3.0
In the pantheon of hard R teen comedies, The Edge of Seventeen hews way closer to Heathers sly subversion than the locker room boob bonanzas of Porkys .. EW
4.4
The Edge of Seventeen is a strong successor to Hughes legacy with its mix of biting humor and bittersweet heart. Rogerebert
4.0
Steinfelds wonderfully nuanced, authentic portrayal of the delightfully opinionated, angst ridden, and awkward Nadine turns this sometimes edgy high s .. Common Sense Media
3.0
But labeling this as a new version of an old phenomenon would be a terrible disservice to the wryly hilarious and unflinchingly honest film that Craig .. Indie Wire
4.5
STX Entertainment Unfolding like a symphony of small humiliations, there isnt a moment in this movie that doesnt feel at least vaguely familiar, and t .. Indie Wire
3.5
Yet the way The Edge of Seventeen works, Nadines descent isnt a downer.Its darkly hilarious and even necessary. Variety
4.0
Such is the films tightest chemistry, evoking hearty laughs through bickering and compassion. We Got This Covered
4.0
This brilliantly acted comedy drama will remind you how bad it was being a teenager If youve forgotten the agony and sheer hormone soaked awfulness of .. Time Out
4.0
Its depressingly rare for a director to look beyond the teenager as a highly marketable brand and convincingly tap into the mess of insecurities, cont .. The Guardian
3.0
Every few years, a teen movie arrives that may not be wholly original in the timeless impulses it describes, but nevertheless possesses insight and ch .. The Guardian
3.8
Nadines vintage tinged style is Rookie certified and her wit is a little too lacerating.
3.8
Snarky and sensitive in just the right measure, what initially looks like a glib exercise in adolescent mortification has the nerve to dig a little de ..
3.0
Theres sweetness and a smidge of wisdom to be found in The Edge Of Seventeen, a likeable coming of age comedy drama thats too generic to recommend but .. Screen Daily
4.0
And if directors dont start casting the charismatic, winning Szeto in major roles, it will be their loss. Collider
4.5
The Edge of Seventeen, like many coming of age films, isnt a plot driven story. Collider
4.5
Instead, it coasts on brisk humor and clear eyed empathy for its endearing, exasperating protagonist, neither brazenly satirizing her rather routine a .. The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
Sigh all you want about genre fatigue, but I say the world can never have too many movies about mouthy teens.
5.0
To call The Edge of Seventeen one of the best films about high school kids in 25 years isnt to say its a masterpiece. The New York Times
3.5
The Edge of Seventeen may lack the psychological intensity and searing insights of Margaret, but theres still much to enjoy and admire. Paste Magazine
4.0
Itll have you laughing and crying, sometimes in the same scene, and never feels anything other than sincere and authentic. IGN
4.0
A teen comedy of warmth, wisdom, perspicacity and real emotional clout Telegraph
4.0
Steinfeld, giving her most fully realized performance since her Oscar nominated work in the Coen brothers True Grit (2010), manages the tricky feat of ..
3.8
What a wonderful liberation it is not to have to act nice all the time. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
There is one message above all that Edge of Seventeen promotes and its the idea of consent. The Young Folks
4.0
Kelly Fremon Craigs debut is a bravely honest, very funny movie about what it is to be a teenager, when you think youre different and that nobody unde ..
4.0
The result of this substance over style approach is a supremely self confident film that delivers consistently hilarious laughs, along with some genui .. Cinema Blend
4.5
The struggles of being a kid are beautifully depicted in the film ... both homage to and a modernization of the traditional high school dramedy where .. Ny Daily News
3.5
This is indeed one of the best written teen movies in a long time. JoBlo
4.0
If the current generation of high schoolers could use an excellent coming of age tale to call their own, then The Edge of Seventeen meets that demand .. Screen Rant
3.8
But while most teen centric films skip over this harsh reality, The Edge of Seventeen embraces it with a refreshing zeal. The Globe And Mail
3.8
Its not a candy coated version of teenage dom. Its harsh, and awkward, and funny, just like being a teenager is. Philly
5.0
In her directorial debut, Kelly Fremon Craig has pulled off a major feat by writing and directing a teen comedy that has an emotional authenticity and .. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
Heres a film that will probably be relegated to the category of teen comedy, but to pigeonhole it that way would be a mistake. One Guys Opinion
3.8
Teen angst never goes away, it just deserves a witty updating every now and then. Rogers Movie Nation
4.4
The film wants to be likeable and entertaining.It wants to make us laugh at times and feel deeply at others. ReelViews
3.0
The recent Easy A decided to pay tribute to the writer/director of The Breakfast Club by simply stealing his moves, ending up with a tired feature of .. Blu Ray
4.4
Shes not afraid to put Nadine through an emotional ringer, but only in believable ways that dont seem ridiculous. Combust Ible Celluloid
4.0
A garrulous, unpopular high school student (Hailee Steinfeld) seethes when her studly brother (Blake Jenner) begins dating her only friend (Haley Lu R .. Chicago Reader
3.8
Become a fan on Facebook Follow on Twitter Review by Mark Dujsik | November 17, 2016 The feeling that nobody, save for a few select people, truly unde .. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
The Edge of Seventeen isnt quite original enough to achieve classic status, but its witty and wise and well acted.
2.5
Hidden Figures failure is a shame, certainly, given the potential afforded by its captivating real life origins, and its ultimately difficult to recal .. Reel Film Reviews
4.0
A terrific teen comedy with the traditional feel of John Hughess Sixteen Candles and Pretty in Pink, The Edge of Seventeen stars Hailee Steinfeld as N .. The Times
3.0
Its authenticity makes it a Rorschach test, with your opinion of it depending on your own memories of knowing kids like this or of beinga kid like thi .. Eric Ds Nider
3.0
The film offers an assured lead performance from Steinfeld, some humorous insights into adolescent angst and a curious lack of narrative urgency. News Review
4.0
Perfectly capturing the often agonising teenage experience, the films script is intelligent enough to balance coming of age cliches with a modern pers .. Radio Times
3.5
Such material obviously has the potential of completely derailing the fun and entertainment factor, but Craig wisely infuses enough humor and snarky i .. Screen It
4.4
Theres a been there feeling threaded throughout Edge that almost gives it a sense of emotional reportage at times.Yes, it says, this is what it felt l .. Rolling Stone
3.0
It feels fresh because Nadine is so finely drawn and so distinctive.But as we watch our heroine grow more and more melodramatic and insufferable, what .. The Wrap
3.5
She does a remarkable job of making the familiar seem different.The film is not a classic of the genre, but it definitely falls into the upper echelon .. Az Central
4.5
And yet, first time director Kelly Fremon Craig makes it so fresh that the dramatic teen comedy feels reborn. Smh
3.5
Steinfelds wonderfully belligerent, hopelessly vulnerable Nadine has more reason than most to act out. Npr
3.0
This movie has beautiful animation the CG is stunning, as it always is with Disney. Daily Mail
5.0
The Edge of Seventeen is a superb, and riveting teen drama comedy that offers laughs, rich characterization, and a wonderful coming of age tale about .. Cinema Crazed
5.0
Nothing happens quite the way you might expect it to in The Edge of Seventeen, the wisest and smartest teen comedy in years.Thats a pretty good metaph .. Salon
5.0
High schoolers exist in a state of transition; The Edge of Seventeen hints at that with its title. Slate
3.0
The Edge of Seventeen Eddie Harrison 28 November 2016 Hailee Steinfeld shines in an articulate albeit predictable teen movie from Kelly Fremon Craig I .. Flim List
4.0
Likely no one will be surprised at the trajectory of The Edge of Seventeens plot and where it ends up, but it has heart, raw emotion, fantastic perfor .. Flickering Myth
3.0
If it werent for a few dirty words and a brief sexual encounter, the movie would be apt fare for elementary school students. New Yorker
4.5
In some ways The Edge of Seventeen seems like a typical coming of age story, but thats only because there are so many ways in which coming of age is m .. Time
3.0
A winning surprise for the holiday season, The Edge of Seventeen isnt John Hughes for a new generation its much more honest than that. The Film Stage
3.8
This is less a throwback to cutely misunderstood Molly Ringwald than to My So Called Life but with our high school heroine stuck in a spiral like Clai .. Boston Globe
4.5
Instead its funny in a way that lets an unspoken warmth radiate between the insults without underselling the seriousness of the teenage drama thats dr .. Uproxx
4.0
The Edge of Seventeen is bursting with the generosity that only that hindsight can allow : perhaps the most beautiful and amazing thing about the movi .. Flickfilosopher
5.0
Hormonal strife is seldom this joyous, and the tremendous verbal sparring between Steinfeld and Harrelson brings a modern, post ironic gloss to the ra .. The Irish Times
4.0
The humor and the heartbreak are equally affecting and real, making for the most satisfying American teen movie in years. Las Vegas Weekly
4.5
Since the film is relatively light on plot, Steinfeld has to bear the burden of keeping The Edge of Seventeen compelling. The Atlantic
4.0
Fremon Craig brilliantly paints a complete picture of Nadines life. Hollywood
4.5
Teen girls are dealt all the same shit as adult women, but without the credibility that comes with age.It sucks. Birth Movies Death
1.5
That could be the plot of any made for TV teen comedy/drama, and indeed, The Edge of Seventeen hits a lot of the generic teen movie beats. Pajiba
4.4
Smart, perceptive, funny and moving, this is an invigorating little piece of cinema, full of rapturous insights that continue to grow in majesty and p .. Movie Freak
3.0
The Edge of Seventeen is his first film project in years, and its worthy of his name; it carries his grace and elegance throughout.But Craig deserves .. Detroit News
3.0
Indeed, the basic description and tone in some respects echoes the 1990s TV drama My So Called Life, as Nadine lashes out in predictable ways. Cnn
4.0
It is thoughtful, truthful, poignant and always witty as it tells a comparatively unassuming tale with confidence and skill.Writer/director Kelly Frem .. Forbes
3.0
And it absolutely does.The double edged sword in the case of a film like this one is that its tornado of everyday drama may reflect Nadines overall wo .. Consequence Of Sound
4.0
But cool and thoughtful and responsible grown ups dont just come off as fresh and interesting they pull complexity out of the teen characters as well. .. Vox
4.0
But for all of the humour and the irreverence, as we laugh at our stubborn lead role, when The Edge of Seventeen vies for poignancy, it earns it, as t .. Hey U Guys
3.0
This movie gets the loneliness of being a teenager, but its appeal extends far beyond that period in life. The Play List
3.0
But its well observed and even touching, and those are never bad qualities. Now Toronto
4.5
The Edge Of Seventeen Gets Teen Drama Right A Welcome Addition To The Genre. Film School Rejects
4.3
It strives to be something greater than a simple coming of age flick, and succeeds in making accurate, witty, albeit very uncomfortable judgements abo .. Film Ink
4.0
Every teen movie strives to capture that delicate tragicomedy blend of angst and energy that made adolescence such a dizzying ride.Still, the genre ov .. Ner Dist
3.5
With the best of intentions but few regrets, Nadine would probably devour a definitive teen icon such as Molly Ringwalds Andie Walsh from Pretty in Pi .. The Age
4.0
Sure, teen comedies make stars of their leading ladies and fellas, but what about the authority figures.Eugene Levys nameless dad in American Pie is p .. La Weekly
3.0
But its an above average entry in the coming of age genre, thanks to some strong performances and Craigs screenplay. Tamp A Bay
5.0
This is the kind of film that leaves you laughing and crying in equal measure, whilst also managing to be heart warming, charming, and life affirming. Star Burst Magazine
4.0
You dont see a movie like this hoping it will re invent the wheel. Abc
4.0
As far as coming of age stories go, The Edge of Seventeens refreshing mix of authenticity and quirkiness will charm teenagers of all ages. Nz Herald
4.4
Remarkably, the film manages to both feel true to and transcend its genre. Red Eye Chicago
4.0
The script is very strong, and the performances are equally impressive. The Stranger
4.0
All of those tropes turn up in Bleed for This, a sincere and well made film that does its best to rise above banality and now and then succeeds. Independent Ie
4.0
An unusually realistic teen movie, this drama gets deep under the skin of its characters, breathing new life into the genre. Contact Music
3.5
The film is sincerely funny, but not without its bleaker tinges: The edge referenced in the title turns out to be a surprisingly sharp blade. Ar Kansas Online
4.4
You cant really call The Edge of Seventeen Hailee Steinfelds breakout, considering she anchored, quite capably, the Coen brothers True Grit in 2010.Ye .. Larsen On Film
5.0
But The Edge of Seventeen is better than good.A clever and poignant character study whose navel gazing scope belies some big truths, The Edge of Seven .. Vanity Fair
3.5
Roughly three quarters through The Edge of Seventeen, I had a vivid flashback. Refinery 29
4.0
AP:Associated Press 6 If you dont enjoy this, Id check your pulse as your heart must be missing The characters are top notch, the songs are fantastic .. The Sun
3.0
Hailee Steinfelds performance elevates the funny and perceptive dramedy The Edge of Seventeen. Patriot Ledger
4.4
1 of 4 View Caption This image released by STX Films shows Woody Harrelson in a scene from, The Edge of Seventeen. Sltrib
3.0
She sent it off to iconic producer James L. Brooks (Terms of Endearment, Broadcast News, Jerry Maguire) and hoped it get really, really lucky. The Film Pie
4.0
Their push pull scenes provide Edge with its only real whatchacallit. Straight
2.0
Writer director producer Kelly Fremon Craigs The Edge of Seventeen offers a verbally frank take on the horrors of adolescence difficult parents, diffi .. Sandiego Reader
4.5
A teen comedy for the Facebook generation. It acknowledges all the new technology teens have at their disposal, but its not all about social media. We Live Entertainment
3.0
That makes The Edge of Seventeen a high school comedy but not necessarily one that high schoolers in the audience for this quirky story would relate t .. Shockya
4.0
The result is a deceptively funny depiction of teen anxiety and depression. News Week
4.5
A real standout is Szeto, a charmer in the rare case of an Asian actor being cast in a completely color blind way and all the better for it. Dead Line
4.0
Theres a happy ending, but it involves something thats actually helpful, even right now: lower your expectations, accept that youre insignificant and .. Metro New York
4.5
I started this project in an effort to try to capture this particular age and generation as truthfully as I could and with a respect for the complexit .. Solzy At The Movies
4.5
Its hard to make them feel authentic, hard to resist falling into age old tropes and types, hard for the grown ups who are making them to keep from be .. Flavor Wire
4.4
The Edge of Seventeen is a dialogue delight, an enjoyably funny romp through the emotional and social minefields of high school adolescence. Daily Herald
4.4
You may think if youve seen one Hollywood coming of age film, youve seen them all, and so theres no point in checking out the newest: The Edge of Seve .. Post Gazette
4.0
The Edge of Seventeen captures unadulterated self loathing and its chaotic manifestations better than almost any film this year (save for Kenneth Lone .. Movie Mezzanine
4.0
This first rate teen comedy brilliantly captures the turbulence of adolescence thanks to writer director Kelly Fremon Craigs smartly funny script and .. What So
4.5
Every emotional beat is tangible in its authenticity and precise in its intent, a combination of stellar writing and acting.Theres no magic solution t .. Lainey Gossip
3.8
Sometimes, a movie gets stolen by a performance so utterly winning that you realize that youre waiting for that character to return to the screen. Seattle Times
5.0
Minus any obnoxious quirk, but with all the pathos, this captures the anger, angst and anxiety of that specific age through a precisely witty lens. Fresh Fiction
4.0
This hilarious teen comedy is directed by Kelly Fremon Craig and stars Hailee Steinfeld as Nadine, a charming, yet neurotic teenager on the edge of ad .. Black Girl Nerds
4.0
Crucial to these early scenes is the casting of Sunny Pawar, a marvellously instinctive child actor who gives an indelible performance as Saroo. The Australian
2.0
As a result, the film doesnt present the edge of seventeen so much as its annoyingly grating surface. Sky
4.0
And the fact that it seamlessly connects is what makes this thing so special. New City Film
3.5
The principal distinction of first time feature director Kelly Fremon Craigs The Edge of Seventeen a film that boldly aims for membership in that genr .. Winnipeg Free Press
3.0
STX Entertainment The Edge of Seventeen needs Hailee Steinfeld storming through the flick. M Tv
4.0
The film does serve as a timely metaphor for much of Hollywood product these days: beautiful, exacting visual work helping dress up a threadbare story .. Tiny Url
3.5
Mix all this all together and The Edge of Seventeen is charming, thoughtful, a little crazy, often funny and sometimes touching in a very real way. Toronto Sun
4.0
Itll likely become an instantaneous cult classic for teenage girls its Hailee Steinfelds Clueless. However, late millennial high school girls are anyt .. Theepoch Times
4.4
Its frank and doesnt insult the intelligence of its target audience. Columbus Alive
4.5
The Edge of Seventeen is compared to the work of John Hughes, because its destined to be a classic teens will look to for solace. Culture
4.4
Writer director Kelly Fremon Craig pitches the movie in a state of heightened panic, capturing the pain and frustration that engulfs Nadine after a re .. Am Ny
3.0
The Edge of Seventeen is a good coming of age film but thats all it is. Film Ireland
5.0
But Steinfeld has never been better, and imbues the character with just enough vulnerability, offbeat humor and heart to make her worth rooting for. Cambridge Day
5.0
Which it does, but in ways both familiar and unexpected.The joy of this movie is how Craig breathes new life into a cinematically commonplace narrativ .. Film Festival Today
4.0
Combining comedy and drama has become a fashionable goal for small, low key filmmakers.Alexander Payne is the master of this form and Craig also credi .. Impulse Gamer
2.0
By trying to be both a documentary and a biopic, the film fails to be either, and its central dual characters fall flat. Willamette Week
5.0
I could spend many more hours with these people, who are warm, funny, lived in personalities existing in a plausible sphere outside the contrived stor .. MLive.com
3.5
Steinfeld herself is charismatic and brimming with energy, and delivers a performance thats much richer than the movie is or deserves. Cinema Scope
3.0
Waking up to the struggles of others, especially those closest to us, can prove to be challenging, and it is this process and the movement forward tha .. City Beat
4.5
This is an amazing teen film.. but it might make you feel terrible too. Junkee
2.0
The Edge of Seventeen is to be commended for even attempting a coming of age story with a character like Nadine at its center. Bust
4.5
Its particularly loud in your life at that age.Its really easy to believe it. The Muse Jezebel
4.4
The Edge of Seventeen is definitely worth your time and attention. Reel Bob
4.5
For this generation (and many more to come), there is Nadine Franklin in The Edge of Seventeen, a coming of age journey as good as it gets. Screen Space(Squarespace)
3.5
And thanks to its knockout cast, who manage to balance dark wit with dramatic competence, The Edge of Seventeen rises to the top of recent coming of a .. All Movie
2.0
Before all the shouts of Look! and Over there! could reach the front of the boat, the majority of the onlookers had run to the one side, making the bo .. The Monitor
4.0
Writer/director Kelly Fremon Craig has created a smart and funny John Hughes style movie for this generation. Movie Reviews Cinemaclips
3.0
The Edge of Seventeen is a coming of age story that feels fresh and timeless because it encapsulates an experience with its unattainable crushes and c .. My States Man
4.0
This is a brilliant teen movie thats both moving and laugh out loud funny. I News
4.4
But its whipsmart, funny, and unsentimental.It eschews coming of age movie cliches for something that is spikier, darker, and, ultimately, more true. Baltimore Magazine
3.8
What a thoroughly fabulous actress Hailee Steinfeld is.Shes the heart and soul of The Edge of Seventeen, a coming of teen age drama about a nerdy high .. La Movie Boeuf Wordpress
3.0
Nadine has issues, to put it mildly.While The Edge of Seventeen isnt as edgy a film as the title implies, it provides enough space for her to grapple .. Family Home Theater
3.8
(The cavernous catchall provides some of the movies most impressive and imaginative visual moments.) News Gazette
4.4
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3.5
Sure, some of it is cliche... Perhaps it should have stayed lighter. But The Edge of Seventeen also has enough good that it might just become a new cl .. Ap
2.5
What takes away from The Edge of Seventeen really knocking it out of the park is Nadine herself. Hub Pages



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