Meredith Granmayeh, Chapman University
Once known for dramas, the platform’s originals now mostly consist of films that focus on teenage romance.
Once known for dramas, the platform’s originals now mostly consist of films that focus on teenage romance.
Illusion Ventura, Whittier College
While the book series has been popular since its release in 2005, readers are worried that a movie will leave them disappointed.
While the book series has been popular since its release in 2005, readers are worried that a movie will leave them disappointed.
Darby Williams, University of Michigan
Netflix has released three of these movies to relative popular success, but many critics would argue that none of them should have been made at all.
Netflix has released three of these movies to relative popular success, but many critics would argue that none of them should have been made at all.
Caleb Mullenneaux, St. Olaf College
With the pandemic still raging and movie theaters struggling to reopen, streaming services are becoming the main place for watching movies.
With the pandemic still raging and movie theaters struggling to reopen, streaming services are becoming the main place for watching movies.
Emily Jewett, University of San Diego
The franchise seemingly glorifies romances and friendships that are characterized by unhealthy communication and dramatics.
The franchise seemingly glorifies romances and friendships that are characterized by unhealthy communication and dramatics.
Kaitlyn Nuebel, University of Pittsburgh
While the sequel may be totally different than your own high school days, it does paint a picture of the experience we all wished we had.
While the sequel may be totally different than your own high school days, it does paint a picture of the experience we all wished we had.
Kayla Placide, University at Buffalo
Once you start watching these movies, you’ll forget that you’re stuck inside indefinitely.
Once you start watching these movies, you’ll forget that you’re stuck inside indefinitely.
Gabbi Calabrese, Arkansas Tech University
Not trying to shame anyone who enjoyed ‘The Kissing Booth,’ but I would like to help you refine your rom-com palate.
Not trying to shame anyone who enjoyed ‘The Kissing Booth,’ but I would like to help you refine your rom-com palate.
Danielle Richardson, Florida State University
Featuring a male protagonist who is more controlling than cute and unrealistic friendship rules, ‘The Kissing Booth’ misses its mark.
Featuring a male protagonist who is more controlling than cute and unrealistic friendship rules, ‘The Kissing Booth’ misses its mark.