Reviews & Ratings for
The Half of It (2020)

I didn't have very high expectations for this film going in because Netflix has nearly always failed with their teen films however I was very pleasantly surprised and in my opinion the half of it might be Netflix's best teen film to date, The main character Ellie is so relatable and easy to root for and Leah Lewis is utterly charming in the role, The film has many emotional scenes that actually work and make you feel for the characters and the comedy works really well for the most part to even thought not every joke lands , The half of it is just a super charming and genuinely heart-warming film that Netflix and Alice Wu should be very proud of.

This film is a beautiful masterpiece. The story revolves around Ellie Chu, a 17 year girl who burdens the responsibility of not only school but also her father's job as a station master. Never having met someone she can relate to she spent her days finding herself in books and movies. She earns money by writing school papers for her classmate until one day a Jock named Paul asks her to write a letter to a girl named Aster.

This movie focuses on the meaning of love and the connection of a soulmate which brings out an inspiring message. I love the fact that each charecter portrayed has their own personality growth and no one charecter over steps the other charecter. The movies isn't the real deception of the society but that doesn't stop the message that's being given out to fall short in anyway. Both emotional and silly this movie will remind you that not all love stories are perfect and that the rights and wrong of your life help you grow into a much better and stronger person. A heartwarming RomCom.