Directed and Written by : Marielle Heller
Starring : Bel Powley, Alexander Skarsgård, Kristen Wiig
Release Date : August 7, 2015
An adaptation of the graphic novel "The Diary Of A Teenage Girl: An Account In Words and Pictures" by Phoebe Gloeckner, this movie is a coming-of-age style story about a 15 year old girl who is on her sexual awakening, and begins it by having an affair with her Mom's 35 year old boyfriend. As expected from a premise like this, it goes through certain expected and predictable plot progressions that heightens the seriousness of the drama. This movie will be very cringe worthy to see for Fathers who have teenage daughters.
The execution of the story is what makes this film extraordinary, combining some whimsical and romanticized aspects, mixed in with the disturbing and negative results from the lead character's actions. It's like an empowering story and a cautionary tale at the same time. There's an amazing sense of intimate honesty about the subject matter here, that it does feel like I'm watching something very personal and real, to the point of it being uncomfortable at times. There's also some visual flairs of animation to liven the narrative as well, which is like emulating how the graphic novel mixes traditional prose with comic book passages.
Huge kudos to Bel Powley for her amazing work as our main protagonist Minnie. From her thought provoking monologues and the confidence she brings to her role, as well as the vulnerability and innocence that she possess, Powley perfectly captures this very important time for her character. The whole cast over all is great as well, from Alexander Skarsgård to Kristen Wiig.
"The Diary Of A Teenage Girl" is simply a movie that's not for everybody, although the ironic thing is that everyone should probably watch it. It's an insightful look that might just be very enlightening and important to experience.
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