I really wanted and was expecting to like this movie, and maybe that's why it ended up disappointing me- too high expectations. One thing I kept hearing from viewers was that it was "realistic" and I just found that untrue. High school dynamics are very hard for adults actors and directors to replicate on screen. Obviously the chaos that unfolds is not meant to seem normal, and that was not an issue. The interpersonal dynamics just didn't seem natural, and Amy and Molly's relationship wasn't even my favorite to watch. There were definitely funny moments- the bathroom scene for instance, but something overall felt off in the film's rhythm.
Review of Booksmart
