Highly Overrated But Still Good

Good story, Not enough for a whole film

One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

Awesome movie definitely well directed and great acting all around. Liked the way that it was Bridget's dream to go and see the ocean but he had some bumps in the road to get there, but overall a great film made by director rob diamond. Very emotional at the end but liked how luckys teacher was able to see that he was the type of kid was only trying to do the right thing. That was my favorite part.

Great story. Heartfelt. Excellent performances all across the board. Lucky Blue Smith in his film debut is fantastic. The chemistry between the two lead characters makes this film come to life. Amazing cinematography, editing and score. It will take you on an emotional journey. Well worth watching.

The trailer itself gave a "hot guy falls for shy girl" vibe, so that's what I had in mind when I started watching the film. And I was right! Not only were the plot lines very, very predictable, but the fact that there was no chemistry between the leading actors made the kissing scenes actually very awkward and cringy to watch. Also, it would've been better if Lucky Blue Smith had his hair dyed in a more normal, natural color that would fit the theme of the film. Now every time he appeared on screen with the glazing look and barely moving eyebrows I saw only him, not Bridger. That, and the fact that not one character was properly being "deepened into". This, and the viewer just isn't able to emotionally connect with the characters and the film. It'll feel plain and empty. For example, the film starts with a scene where an older man isn't exactly nice, somehow the mom arrives at the right moment, and they decide to leave. It would've been better if they had played it out first (with a couple more "bad" moments), because now there is no way for the viewer to feel for the characters. We don't yet feel upset or remorse for Bridger and his mom because we've only been watching for what, 3 minutes? Do have to give props to the woman who played Clover. She did do the crying well, though, pulling crying expressions and letting out small pained cries. That was actually believable. Sadly Lucky Blue on the other hand kept a straight face during most of the film, when sometimes one would expect him to respond to the mom or Clover in an suited emotional way. To have him stare at someone else without doing anything might be extremely hot as a model, but not very smart if you want to make it as an actor as well.

As others have noted, this film is fatally lacking in plot and character development. It's extremely predictable and anticlimactic. To start off, we are supposed to believe this 6'2 platinum blonde Ken doll is somehow a loser who magically falls for the town outcast. Next, suspense is built around his girlfriends mysterious scar earning her the nickname "scarface", yet I've seen acne that looked worse. The entire story is centered around Blue, although his character lacks depth and intrigue, he barely has any lines, and spends most of the time pouting and smizing at the camera. Midway through the film, there are several long and awkward kissing scenes between the two (oddly named) main characters, who have about as much chemistry as I have with my pet. Finally, there is an arc about the main character having had a heart transplant, although he doesn't die and absolutely nothing comes of this, so might I ask, what was the point? It ends with Blue looking gorgeous in a skillfully tailored and very expensive suit, which solidified the subtext of this film. Actors need to embody the character. Giving a supermodel a strange name doesn't somehow turn him into a brooding, tortured soul.