Rosaline

I have nothing but good things to say about ROSALINE. I've long been familiar with the source material (a little-known play called Romeo & Juliet) and when I saw an ad for a spin-off comedy, I was instantly intrigued. Kaitlyn Dever brought wit and humor to her role that can't be recreated and is the beating heart of the film. Kyle Allen brought the dopey Romeo to life so well that I choose to forget that he's a major asshole. Sean Teale brought the mystery and romance in a way that it didn't overwhelm the scenes and overshadow the other roles. The direction of the film is what ultimately brought me in, and what made me stay. It took a script that was only slightly amusing (enough for a 30-minute short, not a feature) and made it funny, heart-warming, and frankly brilliant. The scenic design was outstanding. Every location was detailed, down to the latches on the doors.

Basically Shakespeare fan fiction but a lot of fun.