Zoey Deutch has been steadily building a career as a bright comic talent and this film solidifies her place as one of the most charismatic new stars. She plays a bubbly high schooler whose up to some gleeful mischief. She also has a crazy fun relationship with her mom (Katyryn Hahn). When mom’s new boyfriend’s son moves into their household, it changes things. The dialogue has plenty of original touches and all of the performances are interesting. Director Max Winkler (Henry’s son) has created an exuberant world full of quirky teenage energy. I found this examination of a misfit teen and her mom much more enjoyable than Lady Bird.
(4 / 5)