"Beyond the Universe" is a film that promises to please audiences ionate about love stories in particularly challenging times. Tears and smiles will be the side effects of this movie starring Brazilian singer-songwriter Giulia Be, making her big-screen debut after receiving a nomination for the 2021 Latin Grammy Awards. Henrique Zaga ("The New Mutants") also stars, now in the role of a doctor. Enchanting.
A comedy about self-acceptance. This is a Netflix original movie about a high school boy who has a "secret" he is hiding from himself. Alex Strangelove, the namesake of the production, discovers that he is gay and doesn't know how to accept it. In this context, we follow Alex's entire journey of self-discovery with humor, sensitivity, and strong performances. Daniel Doheny's performance (“The Package”) stands out.
Based on Beth Reekles' bestselling young adult novel, “The Kissing Booth” is a Netflix movie that's a cute teen comedy, though full of clichés. The movie also stars 1980s teen star Molly Ringwald, the eternal “Pretty in Pink” girl. Recommended for those looking for a charming and funny teen movie, a subgenre that is thriving on Netflix.
The sequel to Netflix's 2018 hit, “The Kissing Booth 2”, is a romantic comedy for teens that also appeals to adult fans of the genre. If you enjoyed the first film, you'll likely enjoy the sequel even more, especially since it improves on normalizing non-misogynistic behavior, a major criticism of the original “The Kissing Booth” release. The story focuses more on the importance of friendship than romantic relationships, and for those who grew up on John Hughes classics, it's worth noting that Molly Ringwald makes a brief appearance, just as she did in the first film.
“To All the Boys I've Loved Before” is a teen movie about the first discoveries of love, set in high school with interesting - and diverse - characters. It's worth noting that the book has two more volumes, making it a trilogy - so if all goes well, we can expect sequels to this story.