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1. • • The Half Of It is a likeable if not especially memorable entry into the teen romantic-comedy genre - but it gains most of its merit through its sensitive depiction of outsiderdom and self-acceptance.
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   • “The Half of It” drags a bit in the middle, just as the tension should be mounting as to whether the characters’ true identities and motives will be exposed. There’s a languid quality to some of the pacing that perhaps fits with the sleepy, Pacific Northwest setting but weakens the film from an overall narrative perspective.

   The Half of It movie review & film summary (2020) - Roger Ebert

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   Is 'the half of it' a teen movie?

   • “The Half of It” qualifies as literary because it loves language; it relishes reading, respects writing and believes in the power of words to make skeptics fall in love. Right, no need to get all purple about it. What’s this about a twist, you ask? Well, “The Half of It” hews pretty close to a handful of teen movie genres.

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   When is 'the half of it' on Netflix?

   • Surprisingly enough, it’s Paul who says it best: “It would suck to have to be pretend to be ‘not you’ your whole life.” The Half of It is released on Netflix on 1 May. American filmmaker Alice Wu makes her long awaited return with a lesbian “Cyrano” coming-of-age story about being an outsider, and being bold.

   The Half of It review – A thoughtful and brilliant queer rom-com

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   • The Half of It doesn’t have to be a “big theme” movie to comment on casual racism, or stifling individuality, particularly that of young women, in favor of outdated and patriarchal norms. But Wu also pays attention to the smaller aspects of each character, down to how they text.

   Netflix’s queer romance The Half of It is a smart, funny joy - Polygon

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   Is the half of it a love story?

   • With The Half of It, Wu has crafted a love story that tackles love in all senses, not just romantic, prioritizing not just who gets to kiss who, but what each character hopes and dreams for. They’re so well-realized that watching The Half of It feels like the beginning of a new relationship.

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   Is the half of it a good teen romantic-comedy?

   • For viewers in search of an uncommonly smart, tender, and funny coming-of-age story, The Half of It has everything. The Half Of It is a likeable if not especially memorable entry into the teen romantic-comedy genre - but it gains most of its merit through its sensitive depiction of outsiderdom and self-acceptance.

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   May 1, 2020 · Reviews. The Half of It. Comedy. 104 minutes ‧ PG-13 ‧ 2020. Christy Lemire. May 1, 2020. 4 min read. The pieces may seem familiar in “The Half of It,” but the way Alice Wu assembles them results in a fresh and inspired whole.

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   Netflix. Watch The Half of It with a subscription on Netflix. For viewers in search of an uncommonly smart, tender, and funny coming-of-age story, The Half of It has everything. Read Critics...

   • 97% (104)
   • Director: Alice Wu

   • Content Rating: PG-13
   • Actors: Leah Lewis

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   Apr 28, 2020 · Alice Wu returns with a coming-of-age story about being an outsider – and being bold. T een movies love big transformations: A handsome jock enters a dorky outcast’s life. An unlikely romance leads to popularity. The nerd’s life is changed forever. Finally!

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   Apr 30, 2020 · For the latest entry in Netflix's original teen rom com canon, that familiarity is a good thing and a bad thing. The Half of It delivers on the charms we've come to expect from these...

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   May 1, 2020 · The Half of Itfeatures romance, but it’s more of a teen drama than a rom-com, focusing on a coming-of-age immigrant story where romance is one facet of the experience.

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   Apr 28, 2020 · Ellie Chu is a small-town Cyrano, with a twist, in Netflix original “ The Half of It,” which could well be the most literary high school movie to come along in the short lives of its adolescent...

10. www.nytimes.com › 2020/05/01 › movies‘The Half of It’ Review: Being Yourself (and That Person, Too)

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    May 1, 2020 · But Alice Wu’s new high school-set film, “The Half of It” (also on Netflix), transcends the limitations that frequently serve as obstacles to ingenuity in young adult movies. By exploring ...