‘Eighth Grade’ Movie REVIEW!

Christy, Alonso and Matt review ‘Eighth Grade”!

Let us know if you saw this flick and what your thoughts in the comments below!

“Thirteen-year-old Kayla endures the tidal wave of contemporary suburban adolescence as she makes her way through the last week of middle school--the end of her thus far disastrous eighth grade year before she begins high school.”

[tiaradactyl]

As somebody who just got out of 8th grade, I found the movie hella relatable. A lot of people have been saying that the movie wasn't relatable to them because 8th grade wasn't that bad for them and I agree; it wasn't so bad for me either. I think that the movie isn't just about 8th grade, it's about the whole middle school experience specifically in the social media age.
Go watch this movie if you haven't, it's great, to me at least.

[SteMail]

For those who haven't - check out Bo Burnham's What. It's a free special available on YouTube, and showed very early on that he's an immense talent with huge range. I'm glad he's gone on to write more sensitive, subtle material because even his goofiest performances have a lot of nuance to them. Cannot wait to check this out.

[cheekyrose]

I’m glad I went through middle school and high school before smartphones and social media became part of everyday life.

[janeobrian]

The main girl is so relatable. I love how it shows her desire to let her personality out, but struggles because her insecurities are holding her back. It seems so genuine and realistic. Very heart warming!

[aikighost]

As an ex geek outsider kid this DESTROYED me emotionally. I cried so many times Iost count. The fact this young lady & movie is not nominated for a comedy oscar is a total travesty. My favourite movie of the year bar none.

[chriscueva]

Congrats to Bo. Been following him for years. Glad he made a good movie. Can't wait to see it.

[MovieVigilante]

Will this movie be called _Grade Eight_ when it plays in Canada?

[pixeexoxo]

obviously alot of ppl didnt like the movie but i feel like it really touches your heart when you have gone through the kind of things kayla did in the film yourself - the panic attacks, the manipulation, being really awkward and unlikeable to everyone else around you, etc ... these are all things i went thru in 8th grade and films dont always have the follow a strict up, down, up and end. it was a satisfying ending.

[NathanSawczak]

Ever since I saw Bo Burnham was attached this I've been waiting for it to be released! I am hoping it reaches more theaters soon and am so glad it is getting great reviews!

[iansmart]

The GOD Bo Burnham can never go wrong. Ball Hype

[parentaladvisory]

So many people don’t like the movie because they don’t fucking get it.

[MOBROOKS]

I really really loved this film.
I wouldn’t have mind it getting an Oscar nod.
It was so intense at times and I found myself on the edge of my seat because I just wanted things to work out for Kayla so bad.

By the way, she is making that Jar of water look so delicious,
and I hate drinking water.

[TheJacobHudman]

I'll watch anything Bo Burnham touches

[evolo]

Just saw this and Christopher robin at the theatre today. Both good movies.

[alexanderklepp]

Elsie played the youngest daughter Agnes in the first two Despicable Me movies.

[BEASTxMODE]

Ah the middle school years.
Movie was unexpectedly great, comedy/drama was nicely done. 8/10

[highwind]

Alonso, you forgot about Donald glover. Also came from YouTube

[pvthitch]

Eighth Grade for me was 1971. High tech was a LCD calculator that plugged in the wall and an electric typewriter. And postcards.

[MozzieMutant]

Don’t know how you can say that when Donald Glover and Atlanta exists

[andrewellison]

Oh, Gabe. Will Kayla and Olivia be BFFs or will Olivia's friend poison the well? Are all kids this nervous/anxious? I liked it quite a lot. My main complaint is the music. It was too loud, intrusive and rarely fit the scene IMO. I also didn't buy the absence of the mother. I hope adolescence will be easier for my nieces. Thankfully, it was less creepy than The Diary of a Teenage Girl (2015).