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Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by I.M. grade 12
Ladybird is an excellent coming of age movie. The movie circles around the life of a teenage girl, Christine, or Ladybird. She attends a wealthy catholic school and is surrounded by privilege. Unfortunately according to Ladybird, she has grown up on…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by I.M. grade 12
As Above So Below is a horror movie mainly taking place in the catacombs of Paris. Scarlett is an archaeologist who has dedicated much of her life to exploration and finding the philosopher’s stone. She always finds herself in dangerous situations,…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by K.S. grade 8
If you want to watch Hamilton for yourself, you can find it on Disney+. Hamilton follows the life of one of America’s founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton. The story is given a new voice by being expressed in today’s style of music. Lin-Manuel…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by K.S. grade 8
To quickly end some confusion, this is the Tron movie that came out in 1982, not the 2010 sequel. Tron is about a company that produces one of the most popular arcade games. One of the original creators of the game gets trapped inside the digital…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by D.G. grade 8
This film is a cinematic masterpiece, from the time period to the political statements made throughout the movie. This film really does emphasize the social hierarchy of high school itself. 10 Things I Hate About You is actually my favorite movie of…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by D.G. grade 8
A penguin following his dream of becoming a surfer. You may be asking yourself, why is a teenager reviewing a children's movie? Well, that is really a superb question, this movie may seem childish but it is just as good as a normal coming of age…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by D.G. grade 8
A meaningful and world-altering film is what I would say to describe The Truman Show. The Truman Show is an amazing film that makes you think about everything that is happening around you and what you would do if you were the main character. Not…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by E.R. grade 8
As someone who reads everyday, I’ve read a fair share of books throughout thirteen and a half years. And with all those books taken into account, the book, or rather the series, that tops my list is the Arc of a Scythe trilogy by Neal Shusterman. As…
Teen Reviews - Graphic Novels & Manga
Pick by S.M. grade 8
Attack on Titan chapter 129 is about the immediate aftermath of an event called the “the rumbling”. This event is where hundreds of giant 60 meter monsters, referred to as titans, trample whatever instructed to by the Initiator. Eren Yeager is the…
Teen Reviews - Graphic Novels & Manga
Pick by S.C. grade 10
Pandora Hearts is amazing. Oz Vessalius is the heir to the Vessalius family. When he turns fifteen, he is attacked by the Baskerville Clan, and sent to the "Abyss", where he meets a girl named Alice. Now, he must figure out the mysteries behind his…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by A.H. grade 12
"Over the Moon" is a cute and heartwarming movie about a little girl named Fei Fei who wants to prove the existence of the moon goddess, Chang'e, to her father in order for him to stay loyal to his wife (Fei Fei's mom) who sadly passed away. The…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by A.H. grade 12
"Forrest Gump" is a movie about a journey of a "disadvantaged" boy named Forrest Gump, who grows up to accomplish great things, such as fighting in the Vietnam War, while falling in love with a sweet yet troubled girl, Jenny. This movie is amazing…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by A.H. grade 12
"Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" is a movie about a boy named Jacob, who received information about an alternative world and time, where people have magical powers and live forever, from his grandfather. Later, he meets Miss Peregrine…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by A.H. grade 12
"Coraline," a stop-motion horror movie for kids, is about a little girl who finds a secret door that leads her to a magical world that is a replica of her own home. There, she meets her other mother and father who have buttons for eyes. The scenery…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by E.R. grade 8
In my opinion, Rick Riordan’s Magnus Chase series is one of the best out there. A thrilling trilogy taking you through the life (or afterlife, if you will) of Magnus Chase, filled with adventure, comedy, and learning opportunities. Now, if you’ve…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by E.R. grade 8
The Divergent series by Veronica Roth is a trilogy filled with action-packed drama. Set in the future, Beatrice Prior lives in a city (which is revealed as Chicago later on in the series) where people live by five factions: Abnegation, Candor,…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by E.R. grade 8
The Kane Chronicles is a fantastic series written by Rick Riordan that is sure to be a great read for anyone. Like most of Rick Riordan’s work, this trilogy focuses on Egyptian mythology, teaching what gods Egyptians worshipped and continue to…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by N.W. grade 8
This movie is about the remaining superheroes on earth trying to bring back everyone who was wiped out by thanos in Avengers Infinity War. This movie is probably my favorite Marvel movie that has ever come out. The visual effects are amazing and the…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by N.W. grade 8
This movie is about a group of rebels who are trying to get the death star plans and destroy the death star so their base doesn’t get blown up. The death star plans are in a droid named R2-D2 and he has to get those plans to the rebels before the…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by I.M. grade 12
The Matrix is a film that leads one to question reality as a whole. Neo is a lowly hacker, who makes money off various cybercriminal activities. He does have a real office job, but it’s incredibly bland, giving him little purpose in life. Neo has…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by I.M. grade 12
Rango is a comedic movie following the life of a pet chameleon. He is a lonely and very sheltered chameleon. Everything he needs is given to him, food, shelter, and most importantly-- water. The good life suddenly comes to an end when his glass home…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by I.M. grade 12
Arthur Curry lives a fairly normal life, being born on land as most humans are. This is until he discovers that he is not as human as previously thought. Arthur is only half-human, with the other half being Atlantean. This gives him a certain right…
Teen Reviews - Movies
Pick by I.M. grade 12
Everybody knows how to play truth or dare, do the task you are given or lose the game. Losing the game has never been too serious though, until now. A group of friends travel to Mexico for one last fun event before they graduate. In Mexico, they…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by A.H. grade 12
The book "Night" by Elie Wiesel is a tragic and beautiful story, taking place during the Holocaust, about the young author's experience in the Nazi concentration camp with his father. As you follow this boy's haunting yet tense journey, you will…
Teen Reviews - Books
Pick by A.H. grade 12
If you've read the story of "Beowulf" in your high school or middle school days, you may have heard of the giant, vicious, threatening monster, Grendel. Grendel's always killing the king's warriors for no reason. Not even killing for food. It seems…