This simple story about a teenage girl who discovers herself through her sexual discoveries is less about the story and more about how well it's told; with patience, honesty, respect and intelligence.
Patience, in that the film was almost 3 hours long and yet there was, in my opinion, no real editing needed. It took enough time as needed to really let her experiences be revealed to us so that we understood her best through them.
Honesty as there was no compromise to the presentation. Adele especially was presented as blubbering, nervous and awkward, shy and bumbling, and ultimately, this made the character more human and beautiful.
Respect for the characters, their conflicts, complexities, and intelligence, which shows the same for the audience.
A very good film.
Patience, in that the film was almost 3 hours long and yet there was, in my opinion, no real editing needed. It took enough time as needed to really let her experiences be revealed to us so that we understood her best through them.
Honesty as there was no compromise to the presentation. Adele especially was presented as blubbering, nervous and awkward, shy and bumbling, and ultimately, this made the character more human and beautiful.
Respect for the characters, their conflicts, complexities, and intelligence, which shows the same for the audience.
A very good film.