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Eighth Grade

Eighth Grade

2018
Comedy
1h 33m
A teenager tries to survive the last week of her disastrous eighth-grade year before leaving to start high school. (imdb)

Directed by:

Bo Burnham

Screenwriter:

Bo Burnham

Starring:

Josh Hamilton, Missy Yager, Elsie Fisher, Emily Robinson, Luke Prael, Daniel Zolghadri, Fred Hechinger, Shacha Temirov, Greg Crowe, Imani Lewis, Thomas John O'Reilly, Jake Ryan

Genre:

Comedy

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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Eighth Grade

2018
Comedy
1h 33m
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twincinematwincinema
Rated 12 Aug 2018
85
85th
There hasn't been a scarier film released in years. I felt tense the entire time.
Rated 12 Aug 2018
groovysoulsGroovy_Souls
Rated 25 Aug 2018
90
90th
This movie perfectly encapsulated life as an eighth grader, in that it's terrifying. At points I feel like this movie personally attacked me with it's points on social anxiety and learning to cope with a changing world around you. It's not a perfect movie by any means and there are parts of it that I'm not sure I enjoyed watching... but I felt like I needed to watch it as it's easily the most powerful film out this year.
Rated 25 Aug 2018
deaddillydeaddilly
Rated 24 Jul 2018
80
72nd
Examines, nearly-perfectly, the delicate shift towards harsh, consequential reality that we face during this pivotal stage of growth. Burnham fuses the tragedies of innocence lost with his comedic brilliance- always leaving room for the idiosyncrasies that make this time so weird and nostalgic. Also does well to not over-emphasize the influence of modern technology, highlighting mainly the things that connect us as human beings.
Rated 24 Jul 2018
badcosmonautBadCosmonaut
Rated 01 Oct 2018
7
88th
This movie is to middle school what Come and See is to World War Two.
Rated 01 Oct 2018
chadisdangerchadisdanger
Rated 13 Sep 2018
88
93rd
A masterclass in honest and empathetic filmmaking. Burnham is damn good at capturing the bottomless horror of adolescence: the cruelty, the loneliness, the rush when things go your way and that horrible comedown when they don't. This reminded me of Lady Bird in its miraculous avoiding of false notes and its ability to make me care for someone seemingly so different from myself but uncannily familiar at the same time. And for making me cry-cry and laugh-cry within mere minutes of each other.
Rated 13 Sep 2018
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 03 Nov 2018
95
83rd
Dang! I liked this way more than I thought I would. I recently graduated high school, so it's probably good that I saw this as soon as I did. Burnham really understands what it's like to be a middle schooler, making this a pretty relatable movie. I was a social outcast for most of middle school. I had conversations with my own dad like Kayla did with hers at the end of the film. Kudos to Burnham and Fisher both for making this movie possible. I would highly recommend this to middle schoolers
Rated 03 Nov 2018
hofschneiderHofschneider
Rated 18 Aug 2018
91
93rd
Art just needs to do one thing: to be honest.
Rated 18 Aug 2018
nobambanobamba
Rated 14 Aug 2018
85
92nd
Definitely brings the cringe. I liked the nod to perceived generational differences. The whole time I was hoping nothing bad would happen to her as a "twist."
Rated 14 Aug 2018
seethruskinSeethruskin
Rated 09 Aug 2018
4
51st
For a film that dealt with so many raw, cringey and realistic scenes about growing up as an awkward teen, it ends a little too cute and perfectly. Some great performances in this thing tho. Nice to see teens actually playing teens. What is best in this film is what it says about performances all kids put on and how that has been heightened with advancements in social media and the internet in general. Side note, do white kids seriously treat their parents like she did in the movie?
Rated 09 Aug 2018
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 03 Apr 2019
70
34th
I'll not deny that Burnham wrote a genuine feeling story here, and that Fisher's talent brought it to life, but it doesn't really matter that much to me because I've gone through 8th grade myself, and watching other average, awkward teens on film just doesn't strike me as good quality entertainment. So if you want to cringe, or feel second-hand embarrassment, go for it. Final note, Kayla's dad may have been the most supportive, underappreciated parent on the planet in this one.
Rated 03 Apr 2019
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 06 Mar 2019
100
90th
Bo Burnham has a way of communicating extremely fragile and rarely spoken emotions that is incredibly relatable. And the casting in this film is phenomenal.
Rated 06 Mar 2019
corbadCorbad
Rated 18 Jan 2019
90
96th
Its singular perspective, carried by an exceptionally authentic performance by Elsie Fisher, focuses less on coming-of-age than on the diverse scenes of an age itself. It's powerfully validating and achingly real, and, from scene to scene without exception, utterly gripping. And that scene by the fire in the backyard - just phenomenal.
Rated 18 Jan 2019
duderDuder
Rated 21 Oct 2018
80
95th
Not only is the child acting the best in recent years, Burnham manages to capture the energy of youth so superbly that it's amazing. It's all in the details, how he captured the age and era. Turns out as a 33 year old watching this, growing up with social media hasn't much changed the dynamics of youth.
Rated 21 Oct 2018
psimpsim
Rated 09 Oct 2018
82
82nd
Paints a very convincing portrait of growing up as an awkward teenager in the age of social media. Relatable, funny, and at times horrifying.
Rated 09 Oct 2018
obdurateObdurate
Rated 26 Sep 2018
90
91st
Bo's script and direction is top-notch here: Camera zooms out a lot at the beginning to symbolize her disconnect and zooms in at the end to symbolize some form of inner acceptance, subtle but smart. Fisher puts in really good work, bringing this character to life extraordinarily well, obviously helps that she is basically the age of her character. It's a really emotional and honest movie, maybe even a little uncomfortable. Awesome music too.
Rated 26 Sep 2018
filliganFilligan
Rated 03 Sep 2018
91
82nd
Bo Burnham's script is, more often than not, honest. It feels like the genuine article. Even though enough years have passed since I was this age, this dug closer to the bone than the average teen drama. And though Burnham does a great job behind the camera, the bulk of the credit should probably go to Elsie Fisher. One of the best young person performances I've seen in years. She's an absolute, endearing delight.
Rated 03 Sep 2018
lf_2404LF-2404
Rated 22 Aug 2018
80
66th
Oh man, what agony. I may not have lived the 13 year old girl life in the modern day, but I believe I can now adequately empathize with it. What a beautiful and thoughtful story this was. I have all the respect in the world for Bo, so to see his first effort into the realm of film making as something just as cutting and honest as his previous works is incredible. Absolutely loved this despite being painfully uncomfortable for a lot of it.
Rated 22 Aug 2018
jthuskyjthusky
Rated 09 Aug 2018
85
89th
A really sweet and kind honest look at adolescence the same way it feels when you're an adolescent. The awkward experiences and mistakes made, the little moments who help make us who we are. Excellent performances.
Rated 09 Aug 2018
the_beastThe Beast
Rated 07 Feb 2019
8
91st
An absolute powerhouse of visual art. Honest and focused script dripping with self conviction. Direction in a unique style with no compromises to audience or studio expectations. Expansive, deep soundtrack (think Blade Runner 2049) ironically complements the braver moments of the film perfectly. Exceptional acting from the lead, perfectly fitted for the role, with strong support from the 2-4 supporting roles. Nothing to write home about in the cinematography, though there are some nice shots.
Rated 07 Feb 2019
maakalmaakal
Rated 11 Jan 2019
87
93rd
Wonderful movie with an excellent performance about an excruciating time in a young person's life. Filled with warmth and humor, with a refreshing lack of genre tropes, it's a pleasure from beginning to end.
Rated 11 Jan 2019
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 17 Nov 2018
94
95th
You did it Bo, you turned me into a 14 year old girl. It wasn't that big a change honestly
Rated 17 Nov 2018
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 11 Nov 2018
10
98th
Terrific performances, a wonderful, authentic script, and a unique use of music combine to make a wholly immersive and emotional trip back to eighth grade with the endlessly endearing Kayla: every triumph is pure ecstasy, every awkward conversation pure torture, every venture out of a comfort zone more terrifying than any horror flick (see entering the pool party). The chicken nuggets scene was one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen- FUCK THE HATERS JUST BE YOURSELF I'M SOBBING
Rated 11 Nov 2018
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 21 Oct 2018
88
83rd
Although the kind of obsequious parenting on display is (hopefully) reflective of only a minority of ultra liberal homes, the anxiety of the introvert feels painfully spot-on. While society continues to try and rearrange how they interact& speak in an attempt to insure that even adult members of any minority group never feel left out, shy people of all kinds learn some valuable life lessons as they cope. The backseat scene should also be shown in classrooms so kids know what dirtbags look like
Rated 21 Oct 2018
dwyerdwyer
Rated 12 Oct 2018
92
96th
Because most of us were eighth-graders millions of years ago, we’re like Kayla’s dad. We see what a bright, interesting, resilient young woman Kayla is. Unlike Kayla, we also see that the young people around her, the popular kids throwing pool parties at their huge homes and the nerdy cousins and the handsome (barely pubescent) jocks all have their own growing pains. Which makes Eighth Grade one of the realest looking movies about pre-high-school I’ve ever seen.
Rated 12 Oct 2018
hisblobhisblob
Rated 25 Sep 2018
86
85th
growing up, the nightmare. the attention to detail here is very good.
Rated 25 Sep 2018
jlfmJLFM
Rated 10 Aug 2018
81
85th
Elsie Fisher is as great as you’ve heard, but Josh Hamilton just became my favorite movie dad.
Rated 10 Aug 2018
montycircusMontyCircus
Rated 07 Aug 2018
60
69th
Brings you back to those awkward school days! I saw it with my adult sister, who said afterward she felt a clenched chest from all of the memories it conjured in her. Felt 100% authentically real. Gucci!
Rated 07 Aug 2018
goldenstate5goldenstate5
Rated 07 Aug 2018
90
75th
Amazing and uncomfortably accurate portrayal of navigating school life with social anxiety. Some raw, relatable scenes, current day setting (as opposed to nostalgia waxing) and an active boldness to avoid common tropes make this one of the most unique modern teen films in a long, long time.
Rated 07 Aug 2018
semioticussemioticus
Rated 05 Aug 2018
83
82nd
Following the latest trend, a definitely fresh take on coming-of-age stories. It loses its pace a little bit in the second half, but nonetheless there are great scenes and observations throughout. Oh, and Fisher gives a great performance, hands down.
Rated 05 Aug 2018
natebarriosnatebarrios
Rated 23 Jul 2018
75
75th
'luhbron james'
Rated 23 Jul 2018
antidood1antidood1
Rated 18 Mar 2019
90
97th
Eighth Grade is enthralling and manages to do it without a discernible plot, overblown dramas or forced comedy. It all works because of Kayla, and the way she is brought to life by Elsie Fisher. Not a single moment did I think that she's acting; she IS Kayla. This movie is a wonderfully accurate depiction of the anxious, uncomfortable and slightly dreamlike world of a 13-year-old. It openly shows things that people don't dare talk about – and hopefully, after seeing this movie, will talk about
Rated 18 Mar 2019
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 26 Feb 2019
8
78th
The 1st date I ever took someone on was at Mickey D's, so that penultimate scene proved painfully relatable, a fitting end to an already great and hilariously recognisable portrait of teenage life. I didn't think much of it halfway through, but it managed to unpack a great deal of heart, truth and maturity near the end. First-time directors really aced it in 2018 (The Guilty, Wildlife, Minding the Gap, Blindspotting,...)
Rated 26 Feb 2019
chengmingchengming
Rated 24 Feb 2019
80
87th
This one brought home the pains of growing up with a poignancy that most other coming of age films don't come close to. It wraps up things a bit too neatly in the end, and it does occasionally dip into cliché, but even those moments are heartfelt - heck, this movie even manages to make Enya sound great. The entire soundtrack is amazing actually, as is, of course, the acting.
Rated 24 Feb 2019
neonmanNeonman
Rated 02 Jan 2019
73
46th
Fuck Hereditary, this is the scariest film of 2018. On paper, this seems to traverse through some of the regular awkward coming-of-age cliches, though bypasses feeling cliched because of how authentic and refreshing the acting and dialogue is and how it painfully portrays middle school cringe. A superior and more honest version of Lady Bird with a far more likeable and believable lead teen.
Rated 02 Jan 2019
sadmanSadman
Rated 17 Dec 2018
90
93rd
Rarely have I felt so invested and laughed so much. Totally captures the emotional turmoil of being a teenager. Never been a fan of cringe humor, but this movie mines comedy from it without ever being mean or condescending. The car ride is among the most forceful scenes in recent memory and Elsie Fisher gives one of the best performances of the year.
Rated 17 Dec 2018
auhasarderikauhasarderik
Rated 01 Dec 2018
7
61st
Relatable, true, sweet. A very good one to show teenagers, even if they'd hate it, and I'm not sure they would. Good effort, Bo and Scott.
Rated 01 Dec 2018
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 27 Nov 2018
64
75th
Terrifyingly accurate to real life. Fully captures the not-knowing-what-to-do-ness of middle school, with the added twist that if anything, that age has only gotten worse over the last 15 years. The horror, the horror.
Rated 27 Nov 2018
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 10 Nov 2018
97
94th
Superb coming-of-age saga is actually far more ambitious than its premise suggests; it's to its credit that it so convincingly portrays the shyness and awkwardness of teenage life, encapsulated in 13 year old Fisher's astonishing, heartbreaking performance, but it also scores strongly as a society-wide critique of life on social media (note even the adults are tied to their screens and Facebook accounts). Excellent support work from the entire cast, but Hamilton is a special stand-out.
Rated 10 Nov 2018
gnalkhereGnalkhere
Rated 24 Oct 2018
80
72nd
The classes in my old school where i was in eighth grade almost a decade ago no longer exist; they're now part of this weird library we have. The corridor where we all were cheering over Obama winning the election is now gone. It has expanded into this vibrant library for the elementary schoolers. Let new flowers bloom.
Rated 24 Oct 2018
syntheseizurSyntheseizur
Rated 22 Oct 2018
84
80th
You don't realize how inadequately that most awkward period of pre-teen adolescence has been portrayed in TV and film until something devoted to the purest authenticity and empathy comes along and reminds you exactly how it felt to grow up. This movie provides perspective for adults and guidance for kids (and vice versa). What more can you ask for from a movie about youth?
Rated 22 Oct 2018
ralytoralyto
Rated 03 Oct 2018
79
66th
Very believable portrayal of the life of a 13-year old girl born in the 2000s. Didn't feel cheap or cliché at any point, honest and very well done.
Rated 03 Oct 2018
p_u_l_pP u l p
Rated 29 Sep 2018
67
66th
Bo has done a really decent job, thanks to Fisher's believable acting.
Rated 29 Sep 2018
bizortbizort
Rated 27 Sep 2018
90
94th
My only complaint is the banal dialog but that's more of a complaint against eighth graders than the film, I suppose. The use of music in this film is top notch. All of this is perfect
Rated 27 Sep 2018
timmotimmo
Rated 15 Sep 2018
95
88th
A basically flawless portrait of modern adolescence, with an ability to activate emotions that no other film has for me. Really terrific all the way through. I cannot recommend it enough.
Rated 15 Sep 2018
drevenantDrevenant
Rated 04 Sep 2018
80
40th
Awkward, hilarious, and terrifying.
Rated 04 Sep 2018
darrenDarren
Rated 16 Aug 2018
71
57th
Not in a way to make me sound like a douche but please if you liked this watch Henry Gamble's Birthday Party. It does this kind of thing way better. Still good stuff tho. Love the actress in it. Hope she becomes a star
Rated 16 Aug 2018
zarkonZarkon
Rated 30 Jul 2018
77
44th
Elsie Fisher does an excellent job expressing the anxieties, frustrations, and embarrassments that teenagers go through, without it becoming a caricature. The writing doesn't quite keep up with her, though: In the first half, there are some interesting scenes of a teenager dealing with her crush, reminiscent of Miranda July's "Me and You and Everyone We Know", but it abruptly regresses to a typical coming-of-age story arc that forces development onto Fisher's character.
Rated 30 Jul 2018
cowfrappecowfrappe
Rated 28 Jun 2018
90
99th
Tender and hilarious and thoughtful and caring and, at moments, the most anxiety-causing film of the year.
Rated 28 Jun 2018
theescapistTheEscapist
Rated 23 Apr 2020
74
72nd
Pretty good, mostly because of the great performances by Elsie Fisher and Josh Hamilton. I found the music generally to be obtrusive and there were a number of coming-of-age film clichés. The humour also didn't always work and I would most definitely not classify this as a Comedy. Some parts felt forced, but that is mostly a script problem and not an acting problem. Despite these shortcomings, it is a good film, almost great, but it needed to be less formulaic and more ambitious for that.
Rated 23 Apr 2020
ehk2ehk2
Rated 13 Apr 2020
68
86th
Don't give birth. Never ever add more misery to the world.
Rated 13 Apr 2020
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 26 Apr 2019
83
87th
Elise Fisher gives an outstanding performance in this film. Her performance holds the movie together.The script is great, it really creates realistic characters. Overall I would highly recommend this film.
Rated 26 Apr 2019
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 21 Mar 2019
85
68th
Another fantastic performance from Elsie Fisher, a great soundtrack and some wonderful awkward moments throughout. A great sort of coming of age story.
Rated 21 Mar 2019
batolobatolo
Rated 03 Mar 2019
76
67th
So awkward and relatable that it's uncomfortable to watch.
Rated 03 Mar 2019
korehankorehan
Rated 26 Feb 2019
33
10th
biggest difference ever between my predicted (82) and the actual score i give... might have given it a higher score if i hadn't brought my two teenage daughters with me on the basis of a couple of raving reviews and a post on commensense media. I found the tone of the movie too uniform, relentlessly cringy. pace was slow. my daughters didn't relate and me neither, mostly. A bit sad as getting everyone to go see a "grown-up" movie isn't that easy.
Rated 26 Feb 2019
fra_paolofra paolo
Rated 12 Feb 2019
43
42nd
Fisher is very good, but the story in this film is very uneven. It starts brilliantly, but gradually loses its way in a spiral of increasing misery until it backs away from a foreshadowed disaster and makes a sharp turn that leads to a typically American conclusion where we are ALL bound to be happy, even though Trump is elected president.
Rated 12 Feb 2019
fenixdownfenixdown
Rated 09 Feb 2019
82
83rd
An epic battle against low self-esteem.
Rated 09 Feb 2019
peyrinpeyrin
Rated 01 Feb 2019
75
69th
You can tell there's a lot of care put into the way the camera constantly avoids eye contact, which is relatable to say the least. The premise is a bit too tethered to the white female suburban teenage experience to really get to the heart of living with social anxiety though. Btw do schools seriously do active shooter drills like that now because that's terrifying.
Rated 01 Feb 2019
siphus007siphus007
Rated 30 Jan 2019
83
83rd
Gorgeously shot, Bo Burnham has the directing bit down. The writing could have been more polished, but it captures a certain essence of the early teens with naturalness, and the film wraps together satisfyingly with grace and a memorable performance by Elsie Fisher.
Rated 30 Jan 2019
scorpusScorpus
Rated 27 Jan 2019
75
55th
An accurate and painful reflection of early teenage school life
Rated 27 Jan 2019
ytadelYtadel
Rated 14 Jan 2019
6
70th
As someone with a reasonable degree of social anxiety myself I have to say that even I found watching the sheer extent of this character’s awkwardness kind of painful. Like, at risk of being mean, I don’t think the popular girls are entirely in the wrong for not liking her; I doubt I would. But all that said the movie feels honest and authentic in its own fashion and has some laughs and its own unique and unforcedly youthful visual/music/editing style.
Rated 14 Jan 2019
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 09 Dec 2018
82
80th
I squirmed in my seat more than most films this year. The sincerity and authenticity of Fisher's performance is wonderful. This is a great look at a pivotal time in life that seems like the world is ending at every turn.
Rated 09 Dec 2018
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 01 Dec 2018
38
24th
So this is the result of trying to do one of those blockbuster teeny-bopper movies on an indie film budget. Their noses aren't powdered, but they over-act their way through every single genre cliche. Where is the realism I was promised?
Rated 01 Dec 2018
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 19 Nov 2018
60
49th
Not very ambitious, but very poignant in some really crude and realistic situations -- the talk with her dad at the fire, where she burns her memories from the 5th grade and her dad tells her how she makes him so proud and cool about her future, the awkward date with a new friend. Not greater than just an effective coming of age film, but it deserves some credit for depicting such a specific and difficult period of time -- pre-adolescence. A broader scope would ruin it.
Rated 19 Nov 2018
kgbelliveaukgbelliveau
Rated 14 Nov 2018
70
26th
The short amount of time that takes place through out this film hurt some of the really heavy points it was trying to make. It flip flopped and stumbled through a bunch of scenes that were designed to feel awkward but were exaggeratingly so. It never really found a tone, nor did it really find a voice to send a very important message about growing up. It was middle of the road for me when it came to films about growing up and I was definitely expecting more out of it.
Rated 14 Nov 2018
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 13 Nov 2018
3
26th
I may not be a teenage girl in 2018 but I was an anxiety riddled one once upon a time ago (okay I'm still anxiety riddled). I just did not find anything here enjoyable or leave a lasting impact.
Rated 13 Nov 2018
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 05 Nov 2018
71
64th
Eighth Grade is, for now, probably the definitive film on the adolescence of Generation Z. Burnham's direction is impressive for a debut (of sorts), and Elsie Fisher hit it out of the park. The unfortunate downside is that a movie that succeeds so well at making you feel the protagonist's discomfort ends up being an uncomfortable overall experience.
Rated 05 Nov 2018
vassagoVassago
Rated 26 Oct 2018
64
44th
Decent work, Elsie Fisher was great
Rated 26 Oct 2018
ericamblerericambler
Rated 26 Oct 2018
73
54th
Very sweet, slighter than expected film that balances its cringe comedy with plenty of sympathy for the human adolescent condition. At its best, EIGHTH GRADE captures that moment when you're too big to cry but too little to fly.
Rated 26 Oct 2018
zaezae
Rated 12 Oct 2018
70
53rd
I'm so glad I grew up before the age of social media. Interesting look at what's in store for when my daughter hits Kayla's age in a few years.
Rated 12 Oct 2018
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 09 Oct 2018
60
59th
A sometimes amusing look at teenage angst. How familiar some of this was thinking back to when my daughter was 13, and I am sure glad those days are over. The young lead was cute and convincing. I really sympathized with the father character. It was also a great reminder of how difficult it is to be midway between being a child and an adult. There were a few good laughs but not enough story and tension to call it great. Worth watching but probably more suitable for teenagers.
Rated 09 Oct 2018
feublofeublo
Rated 24 Jul 2018
70
30th
Bo Burnham puts together a great comedy that dives into all these bizarre moments one faces during the elementary stage of life. It's quirky, warm, and empathetic thanks to a wonderful performance by Elsie. But something about how this period of being young was displayed didn't quite render for me on a personal level (which I would've appreciated more).
Rated 24 Jul 2018
spikycactusSpikyCactus
Rated 30 May 2020
80
78th
Top badass moment? Realising that most of my memories of being that age are of bad and embarrassing things. It didn’t require social media or mobiles either, just being fat, wearing glasses and for Nellems and Watt to ‘pay you a visit’ in the playground. I guess all schools really are petri dishes for growing teen angst that can last you a lifetime. The film itself does run out of steam a bit after a great start, but it's still OMG-worthy. Gucci. No cats, chainsaws or decapitations.
Rated 30 May 2020
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 18 May 2020
70
83rd
Eighth Grade is eerily accurate in how it captures self-doubt, youthful "optimism" and change. The film is cringe-worthy because the emotions Kayla goes through are so relatable, even if the exact experiences aren't. Fisher delivers a great portrayal of social anxiety, aided by Burnham's choice of music leading into social scenes. The film touches on the differences each generation encounters, but it serves to highlight the similarities. The fact that US schools have shooting drills is tragic.
Rated 18 May 2020
ocelotOcelot
Rated 18 Jun 2019
75
81st
decidedly NOT a comedy, and definitely a circumstance where the pedigree of the director does more to earn a label than the content of the movie itself. this is awkward and uncomfortable the whole way through, particularly with its climax, which is downright chilling. that horror, though, comes from authenticity, which is ample in a movie that about parasocial relationships. Josh Hamilton gives an all-time great dad performance, even if I spent the whole movie thinking he was Denis Leary.
Rated 18 Jun 2019
kasperlKasperL
Rated 08 May 2019
60
50th
Elsie Fisher brings a lot of truth to her character. I love coming of age stories, and I had high expectations for this one, but I didn't really connect with it, and I found the use of music out of place.
Rated 08 May 2019
addsAdds
Rated 05 May 2019
70
64th
I'm impressed that Bo Burnham managed to frame in all the just barely escaped unwanted sexual encounters that happen to every female, and that never stop no matter how old you get. This movie is super cringe and awkward but there's a lot of well done real life packed into an hour and a half.
Rated 05 May 2019
braddad68braddad68
Rated 16 Jan 2019
95
84th
Well done.
Rated 16 Jan 2019
jesselcjesselc
Rated 15 Jan 2019
58
35th
I expected more from this movie. I'm not sure why dramas with a lot of awkwardness keep getting listed as comedies, but there was not a single laugh in this movie. Elsie Fisher's performance as an anxious little brat who treats her dad like shit was the film's only major positive, but the rest feels like a missed opportunity.
Rated 15 Jan 2019
andrzej11andrzej1_1
Rated 09 Jan 2019
3
2nd
Movie about ugly, stupid teen trying to be cool. Watching it was awkward and boring... Definitely the worst movie I have ever seen
Rated 09 Jan 2019
apm2091apm2091
Rated 08 Jan 2019
82
82nd
A perfect movie if you're not 14.
Rated 08 Jan 2019
malcymMalcym
Rated 08 Dec 2018
5
32nd
If John Hughes were around today, this is the film he'd be making. The annoying kid with the big nose is a Jon Cryer for the 2010s. Not bad of its type but awfully generic (the social media spin is already starting to feel like a cliche, while the beffudled/understanding single dad always has been), and the hosannahs with which it's been greeted are baffling to me.
Rated 08 Dec 2018
kerembasarankerembasaran
Rated 18 Nov 2018
60
26th
Boring.
Rated 18 Nov 2018
zwykzwyk
Rated 08 Nov 2018
67
50th
good acting (with a few bad moments); decent direction (with a few great moments); solid screenplay, Kayla is a great character, there're some moments that are incredibly real (it's scary and sometimes cringy); it's a very tense movie. The attempt to make Kayla become more mature in a short period of time might look exagerated, but it's a minor issue.
Rated 08 Nov 2018
magdabagmagdabag
Rated 05 Nov 2018
94
92nd
Really loved this movie. Being only 16, I completely related to it. Though It was hard to watch at times (CRINGE), It was very reminiscent of my times in middle school. All of the acting was pretty good, and Bo Burnham's writing and directing were excellent. Definitely worth a watch.
Rated 05 Nov 2018
chemical404chemical404
Rated 21 Oct 2018
37
20th
It Gets Better type of movie about awkward (I thought she was just pathetic and dumb) white girl. Perhaps generation gap is partially why I disliked this film. But having seen and loving Burnham's stand-up specials I am shocked how superficial and formulaic this film is. PSA for modern suburban middle-graders.
Rated 21 Oct 2018
rittehRitteh
Rated 15 Oct 2018
65
50th
It was OK. I can see how some people would absolutely love it, while others would hate it. A typical A24 film which tells a story without a whole lot happening and with actors that are more believable than many of your A-list actors.
Rated 15 Oct 2018
damildamil
Rated 13 Oct 2018
65
54th
I liked it. I didn't quite love it. The story didn't always flow that nicely. While I didn't hate the music itself, I found it quite obtrusive. Otherwise, yeah, it was really nice. Despite not being a teenage girl in 2018, I think it captured that pretty damn well. I thought the lead actress was really good and felt pretty naturalistic. And where it really succeeds is in the emotion of the character. I got emotional several times, and I certainly call that a win for the film.
Rated 13 Oct 2018
danifoulleDaniFoulle
Rated 08 Oct 2018
65
40th
o pai mais fofo de todos os tempos
Rated 08 Oct 2018
griggs79griggs79
Rated 17 Nov 2024
90
90th
Bo Burnham's Eighth Grade packs a punch. The depiction of adolescence, from the constant popularity contests that are teenage life to the stress of social media and awkward parties, the film is so raw that it's impossible not to be moved. Elsie Fisher's performance is outstanding, making you wince, laugh, and even shed a tear while simultaneously cheering for her throughout. Eighth Grade is a sharp, funny, and heartfelt snapshot of teenage life.
Rated 17 Nov 2024
grapeGrape
Rated 05 Nov 2024
90
94th
5 nov 2024 - M'ha semblat gairebé real de dalt a baix, o si més no, era tan proper a com et podies sentir durant tant temps. De fet, he pensat que en gran part encara em sento així. La inseguretat i la por a mostrar-se. Realment m'ha semblat que anava al cor de l'adolescència. Poques pel·lícules m'ha semblat que s'apropessin tant com aquesta, de fet no en recordo cap.
Rated 05 Nov 2024
ceekay19Ceekay19
Rated 23 Apr 2024
70
54th
Kayla: "Growing up can be a little bit scary and weird."
Rated 23 Apr 2024
ghaleaGhalea
Rated 14 Mar 2024
30
42nd
Very sweet movie.
Rated 14 Mar 2024
letskillrobotsletskillrobots
Rated 20 Jan 2024
14
36th
Burnham is so good at making cringe and awkward and it’s truly a unique skill.
Rated 20 Jan 2024
aksAKS
Rated 25 Jul 2023
77
84th
A few months after watching it myself, I showed this to my Swedish 7th graders (same age as 8th graders in the US) and they liked it. They were cringing the whole way through though, exclaiming "Why are you saying that?!" and "Noooo, don't do it!!". I think that says something about the absolute authenticity of this great movie. It also gave the opportunity to discuss setting your own boundaries and that it's okay to be impolite when someone tries to make you cross your boundaries.
Rated 25 Jul 2023
shockularSHOCKULAR
Rated 28 Jun 2023
92
96th
I'm a guy, so I've obviously never experienced life as a teenage girl, and my school years were not as rough as Kayla's, but there was a lot that resonated here and it really drew me into the hellscape of what life must be like these days for an unpopular, socially anxious kid in a social media world. The score is brilliant, sometimes invoking horror. Elsie Fisher is brilliant. It's listed as a drama and comedy and does both brilliantly. I both laughed out loud and teared up multiple times.
Rated 28 Jun 2023
nathanbatesNathanBates
Rated 28 Apr 2023
60
35th
In terms of realism, this one gets high marks. I wonder, though, in a few years, whether it will be relatable, with the current social media outlets possibly having been replaced by something else. I also like tighter storylines; if I liked "mood" movies, I'd rate this higher.
Rated 28 Apr 2023
scuffedScuffed
Rated 15 Mar 2023
75
79th
Surprisingly good story. Feels more grounded and relatable than 99 percent of films with similar themes.
Rated 15 Mar 2023
eatbeanseatbeans
Rated 26 Feb 2023
7
62nd
It's a good charting of the awkwardness of middle school. Hard to watch tho.
Rated 26 Feb 2023
mrcinemaMr.Cinema
Rated 30 Dec 2022
63
56th
WoW!!! What a Act!!! Simple Film wich is impresive!!! and good job from Bo-Bu!!!
Rated 30 Dec 2022
bluhrsbluhrs
Rated 09 Aug 2022
85
40th
a sweet portrait of a girl in eighth grade. the secondhand embarrassment was v real but also so healing to my inner child :) slay bo, ya did good
Rated 09 Aug 2022

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