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Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between Review!!

"Discover the ups and downs of life in this thought-provoking review: "Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between".

By Winner grace!!Published about a year ago 3 min read
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Four years have passed since Netflix's hit movie "To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before" was released, creating in-house stars Noah Centineo and Lana Condor. The movie was a critical success and sparked a revival of romantic comedies on the platform. However, sequels and similar entries have failed to recreate the charm of the original.

"Hello, Goodbye and Everything in Between," the latest Netflix YA summer romance, stands out from its peers. The central romance between Jordan Fisher and Talia Ryder works, and the script's reference-heavy banter is believable. Despite the limitations of its affluent and aspirational suburban setting, the movie captures the all-consuming neuroses of teenagers facing change.

Fisher plays Aidan, the son of two doctors, who falls for Ryder's character Clare, a senior who does not want a boyfriend. The film follows their final grand date and the inevitable heartache that ensues. The movie doubles down on the "To All The Boys" aesthetic and successfully captures the intense emotions of being a teenager in the suburbs.

Ryder's performance makes Clare's breakup plan feel genuine, while Fisher's acting matches her naturalism. The two have an easy intimacy that makes their love feel real.

The movie's earnestness works in its favor, as it never loses sight of the importance of their feelings. It successfully captures the teenage delusion of avoiding the messiness of endings and the confusion of growing up.

"Hello, Goodbye and Everything in Between" is a satisfying teenage romance that will be available on Netflix on July 6th.

It's been four years since Netflix introduced To All The Boys I've Loved Before, a film that turned Noah Centineo and Lana Condor into household names, revived the romantic comedy genre and set a high bar for Netflix's future endeavors. The sequels and similar YA entries that followed, like Along for the Ride, have failed to replicate the magic of the original since charm cannot be manufactured.

However, Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between, the latest Netflix YA summer romance from the same producers of To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, featuring Jordan Fisher, delivers where others have fallen short. The central romance is strong, the film as a whole is greater than the sum of its parts, and the tight narrative clocks in at 82 minutes. The script's witty banter, based on the 2015 novel by Jennifer E. Smith, is fairly credible. Although the film portrays a limited and overrepresented slice of the American teenage experience, it accurately captures the heady delusions and neuroses of teens on the brink of change, largely due to Fisher and Talia Ryder's compelling performances.

Jordan Fisher, who also serves as an executive producer, stars as Aidan, a doctor's son pressured to follow in his parent's footsteps. He quickly falls for Ryder's Clare, a senior and daughter of divorced high school sweethearts. Despite Clare's insistence that she doesn't want a boyfriend when starting college, the two share a kiss and agree to date until her departure. The rest of the film follows their final, grand date which leads to an emotional tangle, heartache, and uncertainty for the future. The film is directed by Michael Lewen and features the familiar To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before aesthetic, complete with atmospheric pop music, a diverse cast, and wholesome parties.

Hello, Goodbye and Everything in Between works because of its sincerity, despite being formulaic and corny at times. The film never loses sight of the fact that Aidan and Clare's feelings matter, and never detracts from the sanitized surface of its aesthetic. It also addresses the teenage delusion that you can avoid the messiness of endings and control your emotions, and makes the viewer believe in a teenage romance, remembers the confusion of growing up, and feel satisfied with an open-book ending. The film is available on Netflix on July 6.

The story revolves around Aidan and Clare's final date before their planned breakup. Their journey takes us through their relationship milestones, from their first kiss to their graduation, and finally to their grand goodbye. The film takes a deep dive into the emotional turmoil of being a teenager in the suburbs, where intense feelings are set against a stable and conservative environment. The two leads to deliver excellent performances, bringing authenticity to their respective roles. Ryder's portrayal of Clare, who is scared and confused about the future, makes the breakup plan feel genuine and not just a plot device. Fisher's suave character complements Ryder's naturalism, and the two share a believable intimacy that makes you believe in their teenage love.

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