The Kissing Booth

Name: The Kissing Booth
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: May 11, 2018
Duration: 105 min
Cast: Byron Langley, Caitlyn de Abrue, Chase Dallas, Chloe Williams, D. David Morin

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Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): May 11, 2018 | TV-14

Starring: Byron Langley, Caitlyn de Abrue, Chase Dallas, Chloe Williams, D. David Morin, Frances Sholto-Douglas, Jack Fokkens, Jacob Elordi, Jesse Rowan-Goldberg, Jessica Sutton, Joel Courtney, Joey King, Juliet Blacher, Lincoln Pearson, Megan du Plessis, Meganne Young, Michael Miccoli, Molly Ringwald, Morne Visser, Nathan Lynn, Robbie Tucker, Stephen Jennings

Summary: When Elle Evans (Joey King), a pretty, late-bloomer who’s never-been-kissed, decides to run a kissing booth at her high school’s Spring Carnival, she unexpectedly finds herself locking lips with her secret crush– the ultimate bad boy, Noah Flynn (Jacob Elordi). Sparks fly, but there’s one little problem: Noah just happens to be the brotherWhen Elle Evans (Joey King), a pretty, late-bloomer who’s never-been-kissed, decides to run a kissing booth at her high school’s Spring Carnival, she unexpectedly finds herself locking lips with her secret crush– the ultimate bad boy, Noah Flynn (Jacob Elordi). Sparks fly, but there’s one little problem: Noah just happens to be the brother of her best friend, Lee, (Joel Courtney) and is absolutely off limits according to the rules of their friendship pact. Elle’s life is turned upside down when she realizes that she must ultimately make a choice: follow the rules or follow her heart. … Expand

Director: Vince Marcello

Genre(s): Comedy, Romance

Rating: TV-14

Runtime: 105 min

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Movie Nation Roger Moore

May 17, 2018

If you’re looking for a teen comedy that isn’t a grow-up-too-fast exposure to your tweens, Kissing Booth isn’t it. But the arc of the story packs a lot of lust and relationship lessons that anybody older than 15 can relate to, and learn from. Read full review

Glenn Kenny

Jun 1, 2018

As cinema either theatrical or televisual is concerned, The Kissing Booth is negligible. It is fascinating, though, as a study in the semiotics of the high school movie, especially in the ways it’s been recodified since “young adult” became a real genre. Read full review

IndieWire Kate Erbland

May 31, 2018

The high school-set rom-com is a sexist and regressive look at relationships that highlights the worst impulses of the genre. Read full review

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Asee

Apr 28, 2021

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dangarciahs9

May 7, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I believe the director Vince Marcello was able to include a meaningful message within the film that resonated to its intended audience as Elle has a decision to make; listen to her best friend, or listen to her heart. This movie is a stereotypical romantic comedy through and through. However, many of
the film’s critics believe that it is distasteful and inappropriate. One of the film’s critics, Tess
Cagle of The Daily Dot condemns the film due to “its troubling treatment of the female body”. In
one scene Elle is smacked on the butt and is punished just as much as her harasser. This movie is
regressive in the fashion in which they treat situations such as this. When Elle gets the unwanted
slap on the butt, she is told that she was “asking for it” by wearing a skirt. For this section of the
film, I agree with Cagle, and I was disappointed that the film would joke about sexual
harassment. However, it did bring to light many real life situations that occur in high school.
While it can be seen as disappointing, it should be taken as a learning experience. Parents that
watch this movie will learn of the troubling situations that happen in high school. They should
use it to teach their sons to respect women and to teach their daughters to not stand for unfair
treatment from the school. Additionally, it shows members of society that sexual harassment is
still a prevalent issue in high schools. Parents should see this film to understand situations that
their children may face. This movie deserves credit for bringing to light this issue instead of
ignoring.
Cagle also claims that the movie’s “unrealistic representation of high school hinders its
ability to accomplish anything meaningful” and I disagree with this statement. The
representation of high school is very accurate. When this film first came out, I was still in high
school and I found that many of the scenes that took place in the film were relatable. I found
myself laughing along to many of the awkward scenes that truly happen in high school, whether
that be walking into the wrong locker room or awkward confrontations. As a result, high
schoolers and those looking for the nostalgia from high school would highly enjoy this movie.
Additionally, it showed me that I was not alone in some of the things that I had to go through
such as being ignored by a best friend. This movie is reassuring to watch as a high schooler as it
proves that everything will work out in the end. This film also sends a meaningful message that
gives people another reason to watch.
This film set the theme of making your own choices despite peer pressure. Elle is
pressured and controlled by pretty much everyone in the film, from Lee’s rule of not dating his
brother to her classmates shaming her for dating Noah. I believe that these older critics do not
understand how much peer pressure can influence a high school student. Elle ultimately makes
the decisions to date Noah because it makes her happy. Elle being able to break away from peer
pressure is an important message. She goes against the desires of her best friend and other
opinionated peers and chooses to do what makes her happy. The message that is sent across is
that personal decisions should be made for your happiness despite the thoughts others is
important for high schoolers to hear. As a result, this movie provides insight to high schoolers
that feel overwhelmed with pressure.
The Kissing Booth is a great movie and is more than just a romantic comedy with a happy
ending. The film allows parents to see the reality of high school. It gives parents a window into
the reality of what high school is like and will allow them to understand their children more.
Additionally, it gives students some insight as to how to respond when they are faced with so
much peer pressure. Cagle believes that, “teen flicks usually make adults cringe—and this one is
especially unwatchable”. However, the intended audience is high school students, so it makes
sense for adults to cringe when watching this film. From the outside, they do not understand the
culture and reality of high school. Therefore, this movie is more understood and enjoyable to the
younger population. I know I learned how to deal with peer pressure better as a result of the film.
The Kissing Booth is a must-watch for high schoolers looking to gain self-confidence in their
own decisions. This movie sends an important message to high schoolers: in spite of peer
pressure and the desire to fit in, making your own decisions, will lead to self happiness.… Expand

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LegendaryLass

Dec 14, 2018

It's undercut a bit by the "oh boo hoo, the problems of extremely rich white kids in LA" factor and some of the clunky voice-overs, but Kissing Booth manages to win the audience over as a charming and fun romcom that doesn't dumb it down to much for it's audience. Authentic and worth your time.

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tiuses

Jun 25, 2018

The hole movie makes me put my had under the sand, the story is so easy to guess what comes next, there a nearly no funny moments, and when the movie ends you are like, so really i watched this **** movie, with a **** script, and weird actor for this ending. Its just a really forgettableThe hole movie makes me put my had under the sand, the story is so easy to guess what comes next, there a nearly no funny moments, and when the movie ends you are like, so really i watched this **** movie, with a **** script, and weird actor for this ending. Its just a really forgettable high school movie...… Expand

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sTarlixxx

Aug 27, 2020

Um clichê nada interessante e esquecível. O melhor amigo da protagonista é cafona e parece querer controlar a vida dela a todo instante. O filme em si é bem raso.

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Chaseg95

Aug 19, 2018

Esto es una mierda, esto es una mierda me cago en esta porqueria hojala se muera ese hijo de puta

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lsantana506

Aug 15, 2020

Really bad movie with terrible characters, plot, messages, and overall writing. The sequel is even worse. I do not recommend it at all.

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