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The film highlights how different family members process (or fail to process) grief, leading to a breakdown of traditional family roles.
Gregory Smith’s performance was widely praised for providing the story's emotional density, and Ashley Johnson was highlighted as the film's "sparkle".
The seductive, wealthy, and manipulative "wild girl" who toys with Henry’s affections.
The narrative follows high school senior Henry Nearing (Gregory Smith), whose life is in "free-fall" after the death of his mother, Rose. Henry struggles to find his footing while his family dissolves around him:
According to Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic , the film received mixed reviews.
Critics often compare the film’s vibe to 1980s John Hughes movies but note its more somber, R-rated tone. The era is reflected through a soundtrack featuring artists like The Kinks and The Velvet Underground . Critical Reception
Some reviewers found the dialogue to be "overwritten" or filled with "fortune cookie aphorisms," and felt the story trod familiar ground without adding new insights to the genre.
The film highlights how different family members process (or fail to process) grief, leading to a breakdown of traditional family roles.
Gregory Smith’s performance was widely praised for providing the story's emotional density, and Ashley Johnson was highlighted as the film's "sparkle".
The seductive, wealthy, and manipulative "wild girl" who toys with Henry’s affections.
The narrative follows high school senior Henry Nearing (Gregory Smith), whose life is in "free-fall" after the death of his mother, Rose. Henry struggles to find his footing while his family dissolves around him:
According to Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic , the film received mixed reviews.
Critics often compare the film’s vibe to 1980s John Hughes movies but note its more somber, R-rated tone. The era is reflected through a soundtrack featuring artists like The Kinks and The Velvet Underground . Critical Reception
Some reviewers found the dialogue to be "overwritten" or filled with "fortune cookie aphorisms," and felt the story trod familiar ground without adding new insights to the genre.
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