As a teenager...

Rating: 7/10 (24 August 2017)

As a teenager watching this film, it was kind of surreal. I know that the demographic for this movie was within my age group, and generally the consensus on this film was that it was good. Personally, I didn't like the film, because I think it lacked something. I understand that this was just meant to be a fun film, with no consequences, but I think the emotional depth that could've been developed I little bit more. For example, I got a bit frustrated when Peter's friend automatically forgave him after he ditched him at a party, a place he was obviously not comfortable with. I would've liked to see a little bit of conflict in that area. I appreciate the school setting, as I understand that that's what fans have been asking for for a long time, but sometimes it just felt like a drag and that it was prolonging the movie. A lot of parts could've been cut out. The comedic aspect of the film hit the mark in some places, like when he dropped the death star Lego set after seeing peter, shock horror. Other jokes were a little bit...eh. Like the porn joke, but I digress, jokes are jokes and are meant to be laughed at and not criticized. In all honesty, I would recommend this to my ~teenage~ friends because it is a solid movie for teenagers.