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Alex Strangelove Movie Review

Name: Alex Strangelove Movie Review
Item: Alex Strangelove
Rating: 3.5
Author: Sivapriya Anand

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Review for the film " Alex Strangelove"

Streaming On: Netflix

Runtime: 1 Hour 39 Minutes

Certificate: UA

Released: 14-04-2018

Genre: Romance, Comedy

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CAST & CREW

Nik Dodani

Ben Stiller

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Producer:

Ben Stiller

Jared Goldman

Nicholas Weinstock

Music Director:

Nathan Larson

Editor:

Jennifer Lee

Director:

Craig Johnson

Costume Designer:

David C Robinson

Art Director:

Christopher Minard

First Assistant Director:

Richard L Fox

Director of Photography:

Hillary Spera

Casting Director:

Richard Hicks

David Rubin

Still Photographer:

Walter Thomson

Linda Kallerus

Walter McGrady

Sound Effects Editor:

Steven Visscher

empty:

Ian Stynes

Visual Effects Supervisor:

Gina Niespodziani

Screenplay Writer:

Craig Johnson

Gaffer:

Gavin Curran

Foley Artist:

Nuno Bento

Joana Niza Braga

Production Designer:

Wynn Thomas

Makeup Artist:

David Kalahiki

Jose L Lopez

Raquel Vivve

Scott Hersh

Visual Effects Artist:

David Manzo

Ken Edge

Andrew Hess

Set Dresser:

Ian Crocker

Chris Mahoney

Sound Mixer:

Anton Gold

Boom Operator:

Gioia Birkett Foa

Betsy Nagler

Sound Editor:

Luciano Vignola

Supporting Actor:

Kai Bigwood

Joshua Barragan

Joanna Adler

Isabella Amara

Kathryn Erbe

Kimberly Butler

Nik Dodani

Regan Campbell

Travis Bryant

Von Bowen

Fred Hechinger

Daniel Zolghadri

Cody Cochran

Brendan Archer

Daniel Doheny

Madeline Weinstein

Michael Abela

Adam Cantor

Andrew Carter

Annie Q

Antonio Marziale

Bradley Birkholz

Christian A Brock

William Ragsdale

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The movie “ Alex Strangelove Click to look into! >> Read More... ” was written and directed by Craig Johnson and produced by Jared Goldman, Ben Stiller Ben Stiller is one of the most renowned comedians >> Read More... , and Nicholas Weinstock. The film features Daniel Doheny, Antonio Marziale, Madeleine Weinstein, Daniel Zolghadri, Nik Dodani Nik Dodani is an American writer, actor, and comed >> Read More... , Isabella Amara, Sophie Faulkenberry, Annie Q., Fred Hechinger, Kathryn Erbe, William Ragsdale, Jesse James Keitel, Joanna O. Adler, Ayden Mayeri, and David Fierro. Nathan Larson composed the music used in the film. The film’s cinematographer was Hillary Spera, and the film’s editor was Jennifer Lee.

Plot

The film’s protagonist is Alex Strangelove, played by Daniel Doheny. Alex is a high school student who started a relationship with his longtime friend Claire, played by Madeleine Weinstein. Alex is embarrassed about being the only virgin in his friend group and so, Alex and Claire plan to book a room and have intercourse. At a party, Alex met Elliot, played by Antonio Marziale, an openly gay boy. During their interactions, Alex sensed that Elliot had a crush on him, but ignored that and continued their friendship. Spending time with Elliot made him question his sexual orientation. The film follows Alex as he struggles with determining his sexual orientation, and navigates his relationship with Claire and Elliot.

Star Performance

Daniel Doheny delivers a good performance as Alex, and perfectly portrays Alex’s awkwardness, naiveté, and sexual struggles. Daniel Zolghadri and Madeleine Weinstein also give good performances.

Analysis

“Alex Strangelove” is a good coming of age movie set in the backdrop of a progressive high school of 2018 where talks and doubts about sex and sexuality are common. The film is good because it discusses homosexuality as a common event and even incorporates some light-hearted humor instead of viewing it as a tragic happening.

What’s There?

• The film has romance, drama, and comedy

• The film is a light-hearted entertaining story of Alex’s journey to determine his sexuality

What’s Not There?

• The film is full of clichéd concepts common to teen movies

• The film is not paced well and some parts are dragged out

Verdict

“Alex Strangelove” is a light-hearted portrayal of a very relevant and serious topic. Although the film is simple and light-hearted, it does not skimp out on its portrayal of the inner turmoil and struggles of a person who is confused about their sexual orientation. So, the film would be a good watch for romance, comedy, and LGBTQ film enthusiasts.

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