Here’s a review of Mixtape (the 2021 coming-of-age film directed by Valerie Weiss), written in the style of a critic’s take.
The true heart of the film, however, is the unlikely trio of misfits Beverly assembles: the punk-rocker neighbor (Nick Thune, surprisingly tender), the shy boy with a bootleg CD burner, and the school’s “weird” girl. Their chemistry feels authentically pre-teen—clumsy, loyal, and fueled by snacks and shared secrets. MIXTAPE
A warm hug that smells like old plastic and teen spirit. Here’s a review of Mixtape (the 2021 coming-of-age