ada
the leading man is my tpye
Jeanskynebu
the audience applauded
ClassyWas
Excellent, smart action film.
emwywamswey
This is one of those movies that I find myself returning to over and over and over. There are whole scenes I can recite. Even so, it is so incredibly touching and meaningful that it doesn't get old. Originally, I kept seeing this movie pop up and it seemed like any other cliché romance. The premise is, admittedly, overdone, but there is nothing new under the sun, and I think this movie was a fantastic take on an old idea. It was fantastically written, directed, and acted. I am constantly captivated by how beautifully this was orchestrated. The truck was one aspect that I really appreciated- I felt that some of the best scenes revolved around it. I will say: it is dark and the relationship seems almost abusive in nature, but I don't feel like it's meant to be an example, a goal; I see this as a work of art, a life story. I always look for characters that are real, and I felt like I got that despite the clichéd and apparent imperfections in their lives: the perfect girl who just isn't satisfied, and the outcast with cancer that is possibly a sociopath (you'll understand if you watch).I truly hate to ramble on, but I can't begin to express how inspirational this movie is. "The sky is the limit," but this movie went above and beyond.
amymom-18677
I'm a substitute teacher and a female 13 year old student recommended I watch this movie. After watching, I am very worried that teens are emotionally moved by this movie. The main character is completely derailed from her goals, life aspirations, interests, friends with good influences... All by a boy who intentionally wants to "have fun" at her expense because he is depressed from dying from cancer and life isn't fair. He of course withholds that from her, plays mind games with her, and thus she loses perspective and falls for him. The parents, teachers, and counselor are portrayed as incompetent. She loses her virginity to this guy who immediately says to forget it happened. I would not let my daughter watch this. It normalizes the worst parts of psychopathic liars, making their relationship appear desirable and romantic! Especially disappointed by the ending where she chooses to take on the boy's interests and she completely forgets her own. She loses her identity to this psychopathic boy's. Just no.
Haris Krupalija
There isn't much to say about 'Keith'. It's a standard story of a boy- meets-girl basket, with a slight twist towards the end. It's charming, sweet and funny at times, while also maintaining a dose of seriousness through its third act.Imagine if 'The Fault in Our Stars' dropped cheesy, 'meta' humor, created better chemistry between leads and had a believable dialogue devoid of pretentiousness.Although not a masterpiece by any means, it's a bittersweet story about young loves and growing up past them whilst they redefine you as a person. Definitely worth a watch.
picasdan
Keith exceeded my expectation of a twenty-oh-something movie. Without a shadow of doubt, the camera angles, characters stereotypes and background plotting are typical of Hollywood movies done at this time. However, the scripting is extremely powerful (maybe even empowering) and thus, gets the movie awarded as one of my high recommendations.To start off, Natalie epitomises a girl whose parents expect much from her and put her into the mold to complete a recipe that probably guarantees a successful adult as the outcome. As a matter of fact, immediate positive outcomes are rather palpable; she views them as fruits that she has industriously worked for: a seat in AP Chemistry class, a coveted boyfriend, a top position in a tennis league that likely grants her a college scholarship. Therefore, rebellion is hardly seen at the beginning of the movie.Acting as the build-up of tensions in the story line, she met Keith, a boy who doesn't fit into the norm and shows much anarchism. He alters Natalie's perception towards her playing tennis, acquiescing to her parents and eventually her whole life in general. Indisputably, the influence that Keith has on Natalie is tremendous, even redefining herself and unravelling what she wishes to attain.Interestingly, despite having an official boyfriend who causes much jealousy, Natalie doesn't freely open to him. She declines to have sex, lying to him about her spending time with Keith. Meanwhile, her relationship with Keith is naturally fostered with barely any obligations. Clearly, Natalie finds a strong connection with Keith, the one that Rafael cannot possibly develop. She feels free when she's around with Keith, and more importantly, is herself and not any replication of someone else's shattered dream.Keith reflects a darker side of, in my opinion, everyone. This side sees the future tinged with a bleak palette, a hopeless prospect of desperation. Moreover, it propels exclusion; one doesn't think he or she is worthwhile of connections with others.I sees lots of aspects of myself in the movie, and I believe so do any other ordinary human. The concept of human connection has become so familiar yet strange to many of us; familiar because all relations we have are, in essence, human connections, and strange because few of us mention it or endeavour to conceive a term for such thing.All in all, the complex scripting of the simple scripting revolving around humans connections makes this movie stand out, and luckily I notice this brilliant anomaly.
