It’s Female Friendships Over Romance in “Before I Fall” Flick [Video]
Lauren Oliver's famous young adult novel is heading to the big screen. Although the plot is something not entirely original, what makes the motion picture unique is its depiction of relationships between high school girls.
Although delving into the narrative is like watching Bill Murray's Groundhog Day all over again, "Before I Fall" is also about recalling life in middle school. For a lot of young people, romance is a paramount element of their lives.
However, only a few see the deep and sustaining friendships that bond girls over time. According to actress Medalion Rahimi, the film's theme is what separates the teenage portrayal from the rest.
For the flick's star who plays Elody, what she loves about the story is the significance of companionship or affection for an individual that trumps romantic affiliations.
The book introduces a girl whose life is focused largely on having fun. She likes to party and she loves to be with her pals.
Her relationships with Zoey Deutch's Sam, Cynthy Wu's Allison and Halston Sage's Lindsay are what keeps her up and spirited all throughout. Their bond is actually vital considering that Elody needs to cope up with her alcoholic mother and a troubled life.
Together the girls become the life of the campus, ready to savor the merry moments and just as quick to trample on individuals that cross their ways. Central to the story is the supernatural angle where Sam's journey is the focal point of interest especially with Logan Miller's Kent, her love partner, is around.
For Rahimi, it is about exploring life as a teenage girl together with her female band. What disheartens her, however, is the absence of more flicks like "Before I Fall."
At the helm of the motion picture is independent director Russo Young of "Nobody Walks" fame. Maria Maggenti, who is known for bringing the film "The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love" to life, has written the script to work on.
Although the movie has adhered to the essential points depicted in the book, surprising twists and a dramatic ending have provided the story a distinct tone. Moreover, the mystical setting, which includes forests, fogs and wet roads, adds an extraordinary view to the film.
