I wasn't sure what to expect from this Stay Cool - another stupid comedy for teens? Well, luckily it isn't. It's an authentic depiction of dealing with the past and unfinished business.
Successful but unhappy author Henry is meant to deliver a speech at his former high school to motivate and raise the spirits of the students.
Thing is Henry is not feeling it. He still struggles with his high school memories. Labelled a geek and unloved back then the trauma of rejection and being unpopular hasn't gone away 20 years later.
Will he finally get the girl of his dreams, confront the bully and become a cherished celebrity some want him to be?
Will the book he wrote about his problematic youth help or hurt?
There are no simple answers in this movie, just a quest for finding an identity that allows you to stay afloat in this world that is far from perfect despite high living standards.
Successful but unhappy author Henry is meant to deliver a speech at his former high school to motivate and raise the spirits of the students.
Thing is Henry is not feeling it. He still struggles with his high school memories. Labelled a geek and unloved back then the trauma of rejection and being unpopular hasn't gone away 20 years later.
Will he finally get the girl of his dreams, confront the bully and become a cherished celebrity some want him to be?
Will the book he wrote about his problematic youth help or hurt?
There are no simple answers in this movie, just a quest for finding an identity that allows you to stay afloat in this world that is far from perfect despite high living standards.