DIRECTOR: Rob Reiner
REVIEWED BY: JPL TeenLink
BRIEF SUMMARY: When second-graders Bryce and Juli first meet, Juli knows it’s love. Bryce isn’t so sure. In the days and years ahead, Bryce does all he can to keep his wannabe girlfriend at arm’s length -- and the smart, independent-minded Juli continues to give him the benefit of the doubt. This tender coming-of-age romantic comedy from director Rob Reiner takes the pair from grade school to junior high, through triumph and disaster, family drama and first love, as they make discoveries that will define who they are -- and who they are to each other.
WHY I PICKED IT UP: My sister recommended this movie to me.
WHY I FINISHED IT: The movie was very well-acted and directed, and the characters and story pulled you in. It was a very sweet movie, suitable for the family (with a few warnings).
WHO I'D GIVE IT TO: Anyone who likes dramas, love stories, or stories about young people. Also, anyone who was young in the 1960s (although the book is set in modern times, the movie is set during that time period).
ADDITIONAL NOTES: This movie is based on the novel Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen. Rated PG for language and some thematic material, some of the language may push the rating towards PG-13. If your family is easily offended by such language, proceed with caution.
While the library does own the book, we do not have the DVD in our collection.
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