I don't see the hate for this movie. It surely wasn't Oscar worthy, but I felt it touched on real feelings most tall girls can relate to. I was about Jodi's height at that age and there were moments during the movie that I cried like a baby, especially when Jodi finally accepted herself. I'm now 25, 6'3, married to a 5'9 man, and am having my third child. I also didn't get offended with the c-section comment and I'm about to have my third one. I think it's a beautiful movie that perhaps only a handful of people can actually relate to.
Spoilers:
Seeing Jodi go to her dad by the piano made me bawl. I see the insecurities my husband faces when he realizes one day his daughters surpass him in height. They'll always be his babies and I felt the movie touched on that beautifully.
I think the movie did a great job depicting confidence coming from a man and not a man's height. This was shown with Jodi's father ready to fight for her for being stood up and her friend getting into a fight while defending her. It's obviously not about the fighting, but about the confidence and protect-fullness that comes from a man of any stature. This one's not just about the tall girl, but also about the short guy. It personally took me years to realize this until I met my husband.
The movie also points out jealousy and insecurities in everyone. The fact of the matter is, no one is perfect and everyone has something about themselves they don't like.
Spoilers:
Seeing Jodi go to her dad by the piano made me bawl. I see the insecurities my husband faces when he realizes one day his daughters surpass him in height. They'll always be his babies and I felt the movie touched on that beautifully.
I think the movie did a great job depicting confidence coming from a man and not a man's height. This was shown with Jodi's father ready to fight for her for being stood up and her friend getting into a fight while defending her. It's obviously not about the fighting, but about the confidence and protect-fullness that comes from a man of any stature. This one's not just about the tall girl, but also about the short guy. It personally took me years to realize this until I met my husband.
The movie also points out jealousy and insecurities in everyone. The fact of the matter is, no one is perfect and everyone has something about themselves they don't like.