: The film is widely praised for its LGBTQ+ representation and for lacking a traditional villain; almost every supporting character is eventually shown to have depth and kindness. Critical and Commercial Impact
: Initially written by Emily Halpern and Sarah Haskins, the first version centered on the girls' quest to find boyfriends for prom. Booksmart
: A surreal drug-trip sequence featuring animated dolls took 30 people five months to complete, produced by the studio behind BoJack Horseman . : The film is widely praised for its
A of its subversion of teen movie tropes? Booksmart - Creating the Aura of Freedom in Cinematography A of its subversion of teen movie tropes
: Booksmart received critical acclaim, earning a 99% on Rotten Tomatoes and winning the Golden Tomato Award for Best-Reviewed Comedy of 2019.
(2019) is a modern coming-of-age classic that subverts traditional teen comedy tropes through its focus on female friendship and intellectual overachievers. Directed by Olivia Wilde in her feature debut, the film follows academic superstars Amy and Molly as they attempt to cram four years of missed partying into one night before graduation. Development and Screenplay Evolution
: To ensure an authentic bond on screen, Wilde had stars Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie Feldstein live together as roommates for ten weeks before filming.