This movie came from the same producers and such that made the movies Little Miss Sunshine, and Juno. So one of the reasons I like this movie so much is the same reasons many enjoyed those films...the characters are real! You can say you know someone just like them or you see yourself in them and the acting is so honest that if you do see yourself in there you don't feel bad about it. Even the scenario is real, as painful as it is at times you get the feeling that these people really exist somewhere and they are really doing those things. Not to mention with real characters there is real humor, not made up dialogue with unnecessary cursing or inappropriate banter- what cursing and banter there is feels real and appropriate for the situations. This movie is exactly what it suggests, funny, endearing, and honest. I laughed so much!

Because of this story and the realness of the characters coupled with my heart and what I do for a living I saw myself throughout this entire movie. Maybe its all of the awkward attempts I've experienced trying to connect with a teenager, maybe its seeing potential that not even a parent seem to recognize at times, or maybe its just that the movie is that good and anyone can see themselves in this story. Either way I highly recommend that if you have a chance that you would go see it. And if you read this and you are in youth ministry or volunteer in a youth ministry you need to go see it. I speak with so many adults who don't understand how to "connect" to teenagers and if you struggle with that this movie may help you understand its not as hard as you think it is.
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