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Good movie but grossly overrated

Don't Believe the Hype

It's funny, it's tense, it features two great performances from two actors and the director expertly creates a web of odd tension where you actually don't know what is happening for the majority of the run time.

It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

This film is a real sleeper and I can see it's gotten renewed attention because of Timothee Chalamet and his Oscar nominated performance in a later film Call Me By Your Name. Chalamet is real good here, but so are Anthony Quintal and Lili Reinhardt the two other students being driven to a drama competition. And so is Lily Rabe playing the English teacher who chaperones and drives them to the competition.These kids have a lot of growing up to do. But for Chalamet it's a real problem. He's taking behavioral medication but he feels it robs of his creative urge. His piece at the drama competition is a recitation of a monolog from Death Of A Salesman from the Biff character. It's the highlight of the film. I can sure see Timothee Chalamet doing the part on stage.Lily Rabe is facing some issues herself and her's is also a performance to be noted and remembered.I'm glad this film is getting renewed critical attention and acclaim.

This is a sweet little movie, deceptively simple and light, yet with some surprising hidden depths. It's deftly written and directed, but what really sets it apart are the performances, in particular a beautifully judged star turn by Timothy Chalamet as Billy, a depressed teen, off his meds and surrendering to a crush on his English teacher while on a weekend away for a drama competition. Chalamet is by turns charming, funny, unsettling, heart-breaking and, when delivering a monologue from Death of a Salesman, simply dazzling. It's a charismatic, nuanced, confident portrayal that proves his Oscar-nominated performance in Call Me By Your Name was no fluke. They could have re-named the movie "Billy" and nobody would have thought anything amiss.

After watching Chalamet's impressive work in Call Me By Your Name, I watched Julia Hart's Miss Stevens and I got to say; I was not disappointed.Chalamet once again shows range that of an actor beyond his years. His portrayal of a teenager with mental illness is perfect, with just enough maturity and youthful energy to the role. Timothée Chalamet understands what it means to be an actor, he slips away into the character of Billy, making Timothée's performance memorable.Now, I watched Miss Stevens knowing nothing about Lily Rabe. I discovered her skill as an actress is perhaps just as excellent as Natalie Portman's or Amy Adams. She taps into this very realistic depiction of a young teacher that she depicts with such subtlety; she can break your heart, rebuild it and do it all over again. I frankly find it hard to believe Rabe isn't up with the great actresses of today!Overall, Miss Stevens is not a masterpiece, but it's performances make it sure seem like it. This is the kind of movie you can watch and always be surprised. I can't wait to see more of Chalamet and Rabe.

Another hidden gem. Deep and meaningful motifs that resonate with viewers. The story gives you a glimpse into a optimistic yet accurate outlook on how life could be if we as a people weren't afraid to make risky decisions and were brave enough to trust ourselves and others to let help with problems or obstacles you may not be able to fix alone. The movie is funny, has a lot of charm and a lot of heart. Driven by great acting performances by the leads including an exceptional outing by a star in the making Timothee Chalamet.