We follow the life of Kayla (Elsie Fisher), a social pariah who is in the process of completing Eighth Grade.
A vision brought to the big screen by comedian Bo Burnham, this coming-of-age story feels like a genuine representation for the youth of today and what that looks like in the 21st century. Especially with the technology and social media, the younger generation has become so dependent on.
No stranger to the effects of anxiety, Burnham nails bringing these issues to the big screen, knowing when to be serious and knowing when to be funny.
If you’re after a contemporary, alternative, not to mention compassionate, coming-of-age tale, Eighth Grade is definitely for you, get involved.
Available on Netflix.
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