According to Greta

2009 "She's a trip, but she's no vacation."
6.1| 1h32m| PG-13| en
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Dumped on her grandparents for the summer by her indifferent mother, acerbic and self-destructive teenager Greta disrupts the elderly couple's staid life on the Jersey Shore. Eventually, a romance helps Greta face down her demons.

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Whitech It is not only a funny movie, but it allows a great amount of joy for anyone who watches it.
KnotStronger This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.
Invaderbank The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.
Jemima It's a movie as timely as it is provocative and amazingly, for much of its running time, it is weirdly funny.
hjt15 This is a pretty decent coming of age teen movie starring Hillary Duff. Nicely shot, lovely costumes and make up and a good performance from Duff as a stroppy teen who gradually learns to love and be loved. It's not her usual Disney style role, she actually exhibits a quirky character with some substance which most of us that went through adolescence should be able to relate to. Fairly bland story line but if you're looking for a feel-good movie with a bit of teen romance then you can't go wrong with Surviving Summer (or According to Greta, the original title). Overall it's about a girl finding her way and learning that if you look hard enough, you can find you have something in common with anyone and you don't have to feel alone. It's a short run time, an easy watch, it all looks good and there are some funny, some heartwarming moments.
jane diaz I really liked this movie. I am 58 years old and got into Hilary Diff with my daughter watching Lizzie Mcguire. (my daughter is 15 now) I am happy to see her whenever I do. I thought the scene with Ellen Burstyn and Duff at the end when she explains to Greta how much life's experiences enrich you and make you who you become was truly touching. I think this is a great film for teenagers who think they know everything. I don't think Duff is the best actress ever but she stole our hearts playing Lizzie and we will always enjoy watching her. I hope she gets the chance to blossom as an actress...I think she's a great role model and still love her. Don't know why this little film got no notice...I think it's a gem. Oh and the notebook...the animations were FABULOUS!!! so true to what a young talented person might keep. I loved the notebook, really excellent work!
thirteensixsixsix This movie was, simply put, amazing.The things that the producers were able to do with very basic plot was incredible. It's basically "Georgia Rule", but much better.Greta is a sarcastic, pessimistic, rebellious teenager that has been sent to live with her grandparents over the summer. During her trip, she learns more about herself and the people around her. As I said, basic plot.But the acting was amazing, the humor was solid, and the compassion in this film was heartwarming. I can't stop watching this movie; I don't understand why something like this isn't in the theaters, but a movie like "The Last Song", which I didn't particularly enjoy at all, managed to gain a wider range of viewers.This movie is deep. And it's funny. And it's really well-done. I don't know what else I can say. It's a definite ten for me.
michal perez Greta is a movie about a typical rebellious 17 year old girl with a unusual goal in life, to end it before the fun is over. When I first heard about the plot of this movie, I thought it was going to be just a typical Hilary Duff movie; I dint expect anything good of it. My girlfriend decided to go and get a movie one night out of the Redbox, and came home with According to Greta. I began watching and was instantly reminded of Lizzie Maguire(Hilary's voice is still exactly the same) and I was already under the assumption that it was going to be a long night. After I got over her light 12 year old voice, I realized that Hilary did a wonderful job. I can't find anything bad to say about her acting or the movie. Actually the ending could have had a little more depth to it but that happens in a lot of movies. The script was great(accept for the ending) every actor did a terrific job, and it made a lasting impression, and completely changed my negative views of Hilary Duff; she is a great actress and grew into a very beautiful young woman.