This film has gotten some decent reviews based on its "charm" but I don't think its lead characters, or any really, offer us anything to identify with. Teens can find better films with more respectful views of their lives.
George (Freddie Highmore), an affluent/upscale New York high school student, seems to have no direction to his life, literally. He believes that since we are all doomed to die, there is no sense in taking tests or making plans. Of course being about teen angst, there is a pretty classmate Sally (Emma Roberts) he is interested in, but since George doesn't pursue her enough, she can only limit herself to being his friend.
George (Freddie Highmore), an affluent/upscale New York high school student, seems to have no direction to his life, literally. He believes that since we are all doomed to die, there is no sense in taking tests or making plans. Of course being about teen angst, there is a pretty classmate Sally (Emma Roberts) he is interested in, but since George doesn't pursue her enough, she can only limit herself to being his friend.
Meanwhile, George's parents (Rita Wilson, Sam Robards) are having some troubles that they are hiding from him. Costars include Elizabeth Reaser (Sally's mom), Blair Underwood (the school principal), and Alicia Silverstone (a teacher).
This film is way too precocious but doesn't offer enough mature insight to George, who is given too much latitude which is unrealistic, even for a film of this type. His troubles are lame and tame, but are posed as big existential problems. I don't find this a credible story about facing fears about growing up.
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