Eva Reign plays yet another high school senior in this romcom. The difference is that the actor and the character are both trans. Reign has a charming confidence in her first lead, while Abubakr Ali makes an engaging suitor (and the first flick of its kind with a Arab Muslim boyfriend). This is actor Billy Porter’s first directing gig and he does a good job of keeping it fun, while mining some genuine emotions. Also, his hometown of Pittsburg plays a part in the film (look for a quick shot of Porter on a mural). Even with the upbeat energy, the “message” moments tend to get a bit too dominant in the last third. Still, it fills a certain place in the genre and has sufficient personality to make it appealing. 
(3 / 5)
