This movie was really fun! It wasn't the most amazing movie ever, but the protagonist was likable and felt like a real person, which isn't super common in '80s movies with younger stars. Her lines felt organic, and she had some genuinely funny moments. Honestly, funny is a pretty good summation of the whole movie! The storyline isn't super complex, there are plenty of things that happen just for plot convenience, and it's definitely geared toward a younger audience, but if you're willing to go in with an open mind, you'll really enjoy this movie!
If you've read the original Mark Twain book this movie is based on, you'll know this adaptation exchanges an older white man from the 1800s for an African American tween girl from the 1980s. It kept nearly all of the best parts, and made the references a lot more understandable for me. I'm sure I still missed a bunch since I am not from the '80s, but I didn't have to google every five minutes, so I'm counting it as a win. The ending felt a bit cheap, but I didn't love the original ending either, and this one left me less angry. Once again, a win!
If you've read the original Mark Twain book this movie is based on, you'll know this adaptation exchanges an older white man from the 1800s for an African American tween girl from the 1980s. It kept nearly all of the best parts, and made the references a lot more understandable for me. I'm sure I still missed a bunch since I am not from the '80s, but I didn't have to google every five minutes, so I'm counting it as a win. The ending felt a bit cheap, but I didn't love the original ending either, and this one left me less angry. Once again, a win!