Sierra Burgess Is a Loser

Name: Sierra Burgess Is a Loser
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: September 7, 2018
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 60
Cast: Alan Ruck, Alice Lee, Ashton Smiley, Brandon Thomas Lee, Chrissy Metz

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Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): September 7, 2018 | PG-13

Starring: Alan Ruck, Alice Lee, Ashton Smiley, Brandon Thomas Lee, Chrissy Metz, Giorgia Whigham, Joey Morgan, Kristine Froseth, Lea Thompson, Loretta Devine, Mary Pat Gleason, Noah Centineo, RJ Cyler, Shannon Purser, Shoniqua Shandai, William Peltz

Summary: High school is hard. Dating is harder. But finding yourself? That's the hardest.

Director: Ian Samuels

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy, Romance

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 105 min

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The Playlist Julia Teti

Sep 6, 2018

Beyond its aspects of romantic comedy, Sierra Burgess Is A Loser offers an authentic examination of identity in the confines of high school stereotypes. Read full review

IndieWire Jude Dry

Sep 5, 2018

The real strength of Sierra Burgess Is a Loser is the steely determination and sharp intellect of Sierra herself, for which Purser must be given most of the credit. Read full review

Katie Walsh

Sep 6, 2018

Each character is given a chance at failure and redemption, which is what makes “Sierra Burgess” feel like such a well-rounded world. The smart script and butterfly-inducing romance captures those sweet moments of falling in love — whether it’s with your crush, or even better, with a friend. Read full review

Amy Nicholson

Sep 5, 2018

Sierra Burgess is a Loser is a slumber-party charmer that wants to satisfy every craving, even when what audiences are hungry for clashes, like pouring a chocolate milkshake over a pepperoni pizza. Read full review

Matt Fowler

Sep 7, 2018

The main trio within Sierra Burgess Is a Loser - Shannon Purser, Kristine Froseth, and Noah Centineo - are great, but the movie loses itself when it turns away from its more unconventional and grounded elements and leans into the unnecessary '80s dry rub. Read full review

Constance Grady

Sep 7, 2018

Sierra Burgess is a paint-by-numbers teen movie whose admirable sincerity fails to make up for the clumsiness of its craftsmanship, and whose compelling teen girl friendship is marred by the creepiness of its love story. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Nick Allen

Sep 7, 2018

There’s plenty to explore about people who hide their true selves behind text and decoys, but Sierra Burgess is a Loser is dumber and more desperate than any episode of “Catfish,” even the one where a guy thought he was dating Katy Perry for five years. Read full review

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Moviefanatic1

Dec 25, 2018

I absolutely love this movie!!! It tells about a teenagers struggles in every day life and creates a creative and unique setting and story plot. Many teenagers in high school can relate to some situations in this movie. I highly recommend watching this movie if you're looking for an amazingI absolutely love this movie!!! It tells about a teenagers struggles in every day life and creates a creative and unique setting and story plot. Many teenagers in high school can relate to some situations in this movie. I highly recommend watching this movie if you're looking for an amazing and very interesting movie.… Expand

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eumesmogusttavo

Sep 7, 2018

Um incrível filme que contrasta perfeitamente com a realidade de vários adolescentes da sociedade atual, mostrando que cada um, por baixo de sua aparência, tem problemas e fraquezas. Além disso, retrata também que o que realmente importa é o que você é e não o que aparenta ser.

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jessicalauren

Oct 11, 2018

I adored this movie. I don't understand the criticisms that say "Sierra" is cliché, a recitation of teen movie tropes. I completely disagree. I thought the three main characters were rendered with an unusual degree of empathy. First, Sierra. She's perfectly adorable. She's intelligent,I adored this movie. I don't understand the criticisms that say "Sierra" is cliché, a recitation of teen movie tropes. I completely disagree. I thought the three main characters were rendered with an unusual degree of empathy. First, Sierra. She's perfectly adorable. She's intelligent, strong, and tenacious. She doesn't have the same supermodel swagger as the popular girls at school though, and sometimes, this gets her feeling down. I really appreciated that this "nerd" was painted as someone completely likable, someone whole, someone bold. This isn't one of those "take off your glasses and let down your ponytail" makeover stories. There's no physical makeover needed. I really thought that was refreshing.

Veronica, popular 'it' girl, is not as perfect behind the scenes, something we learn pretty quickly, as does Sierra. Her family life is far from ideal and she has no aspirations beyond high school. Behind closed doors, she berates herself for being "moronica." Next, Jamey, the hot jock. He communicates via ASL with his little brother, who's deaf. They play video games together in their pajamas. He's not mean, and he's not shallow, and he really doesn't care much about who's cool and who's not. Perhaps the most likable jock character ever. Having just watched a slew of crappy 90s high school movies (Never Been Kissed, I'm looking at you), I found "Sierra" a breath of fresh air. The connections are authentic. It isn't cheesy. It's really unpredictable. There's no rehearsed speech at the prom to tell everyone to wake up and see beyond high school (as if that ever worked). Instead, there are genuine relationships forming, from friendships between two girls who thought they had nothing in common, to a sweet budding romance.… Expand