Netflix's recent movie, All Together Now is a coming-of-age drama about a high school senior who is trying to make the best of her life given certain circumstances. I don't want to say too much.
The opening of the movie starts on a happy mood, so I was expecting that kind of energy but NOPE. Our main character, Amber, is played by Auli'i Cravalho (voice of Moana), and this role really proved she deserves to play more serious roles. The heart of the movie lies with the character of Amber. I just kept wanting the best for her, but the story was just not letting it happen. With each obstacle, you see Amber try to overcome it, but life keeps throwing curveballs and at one moment, I said out loud "whhhhy, she's been through enough!"
Justina Machado plays Amber's mom, Becky. I've only see this actress in Jane the Virgin, where she played a comedic yet serious role at times. And again, this movie lets the cast show off their range in acting. I feel the emotion between Becky and Amber's relationship, even if I can't relate to it.
Just a minor problem I have is that the movie feels a little short. It's based on a novel so I understand that things were probably cut out for the movie. There were just some plot points that I wish were expanded on more.
All in all, I really like this movie, as sad as it is. This is definitely something I will come back to when I'm feeling a certain way. Besides Auli'i and Justina, the cast is great and the emotions are definitely there. There is a song that Auli'i sings here (Feels Like Home) that's available on music streaming services, so I also recommend listening to that because it really captures the film
The opening of the movie starts on a happy mood, so I was expecting that kind of energy but NOPE. Our main character, Amber, is played by Auli'i Cravalho (voice of Moana), and this role really proved she deserves to play more serious roles. The heart of the movie lies with the character of Amber. I just kept wanting the best for her, but the story was just not letting it happen. With each obstacle, you see Amber try to overcome it, but life keeps throwing curveballs and at one moment, I said out loud "whhhhy, she's been through enough!"
Justina Machado plays Amber's mom, Becky. I've only see this actress in Jane the Virgin, where she played a comedic yet serious role at times. And again, this movie lets the cast show off their range in acting. I feel the emotion between Becky and Amber's relationship, even if I can't relate to it.
Just a minor problem I have is that the movie feels a little short. It's based on a novel so I understand that things were probably cut out for the movie. There were just some plot points that I wish were expanded on more.
All in all, I really like this movie, as sad as it is. This is definitely something I will come back to when I'm feeling a certain way. Besides Auli'i and Justina, the cast is great and the emotions are definitely there. There is a song that Auli'i sings here (Feels Like Home) that's available on music streaming services, so I also recommend listening to that because it really captures the film