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Director Eric Stoltz constructs a gentle teen comedy that explores the intersection of first love and grassroots politics. The film relies on the genuine chemistry between its young leads to sell a premise that is more charming than it is politically sharp, building its narrative around small-scale rebellion and personal growth.

What lingers after the credits is a sense of warm, fuzzy optimism—the kind that suggests change is possible, even in high school hallways. It's a pleasant, if undemanding, watch. — MovieFinder Editorial