Review of the film: A lot of times when a movie is called 'important' it's hiding the fact that it is boring or dated or loaded with fake drama. Yet in this atmosphere of fear, hate, and abandonment, Akhavan finds an ending much like that of The Graduate it's an escape, but one that's filled with both hope and trepidation.A beautiful read for a long summer holiday, and a much needed portrayal of lives so seldom seen in YA Shiftworker, Shift Director/co-writer Desiree Akhavan ( Appropriate Behaviour) starts the film with the characters at a disadvantage, as a church group warns the teens about their behavior and how they'll spend the rest of their lives undoing the 'mistakes' of their youth. But the nuances of the rest of the characters make up for it. Ehle performs the role as an icy villainess even the screenplay views her without much depth. March is arguably the movie's weakest link.

also gives a touching performance, putting on a happy face as he tries to be positive about his own repressed sexuality, though something is missing.ĭr. Sometimes she just doesn't know the answers. When she's asked ridiculous questions ('would you throw a parade for drug addicts?') during therapy, she answers honestly. She expresses both thoughtfulness and desire as Cameron faces an uncertain future. Danforth's 2012 novel) with another fine, mature, wounded performance. Moretz carries much of The Miseducation of Cameron Post (which is based on Emily M. With an earthy, realistic tone, this timely drama is fairly straightforward it's geared toward the source novel's YA fans/audience, but it's patient and warmly sympathetic enough for others. Ultimately the movie is timely, effective, and sympathetic and will give teens and adults alike plenty to discuss. There's also vivid description of violence and a reference to suicide, plus arguing and general tension.

A teen boy rages at a meeting, ranting and yelling some blood is shown. Teens regularly smoke pot, and some teens are shown growing it. Language includes several uses of 'f-k,' plus 's-t,' 'd-k,' and more. Viewers will hear moaning/other sex sounds, see implied masturbation, and get a glimpse of a naked breast. Expect strong sexual material: Cameron ( Chloe Grace Moretz) passionately kisses a girl, has sex with another girl, and fantasizes about kissing other women. Danforth's YA novel about a teen girl who, in 1993, is sent to a gay conversion therapy camp. Parents need to know that The Miseducation of Cameron Post is a drama based on Emily M. Drug talk.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide.

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