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“Booksmart” refreshes, expands coming-of-age genre
['Poppy Livingstone']
National art blog – Inklings News
Once you’ve watched enough coming-of-age comedies, the expectations of the genre are clear.
“Booksmart”, Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut, doesn’t necessarily subvert this formula, but rather gives it a burst of new life.
Molly and Amy churn out good grades and resumes like a well oiled machine wearing ‘Vote for Hillary’ t-shirts and Birkenstocks.
The role of love and romance in “Booksmart” also sets it apart from its coming-of-age counterparts.
“Booksmart” both works hard and plays hard, and the effort pays off in full.
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