In reply to: I didn't think Eighth Grade was very good. * posted by captaineclectic
Similar in spirit, but for guys.
to the character.
I did think the young actress did an excellent job and the pool party insecurity is relatable to 99.9% of people.
I'm young enough to have had Myspace and texting in eighth grade. The leap from that to Snapchat and Instagram provides enough starkness to jar but enough similarity to relate.
The pool party scene transcends generations.