Not your average high school comedy
Inclusive and progressive without feeling forced or manipulative, Booksmart's refreshingly inventive and positive sense of comedy feels nothing short of revolutionary.
Cinema
Booksmart: Directed by Olivia Wilde, Nationwide, 16,Rating:****
Sunset: Directed by László Nemes, Selected, 15A,Rating: ****
Early on in Booksmart, the barnstorming comedy debut from actor-turned-director Olivia Wilde, there’s what an alcoholic might refer to as a moment of clarity for teenager Molly (Beanie Feldstein), whose thirst for knowledge hasn’t been sated by the fact that it’s the last day of high school. A clever overachiever – top grades, class president, off to ...