Genre: Drama/Romance
Related Titles: The Fault in our Stars, Paper Towns, Everything Everything
By Leanne Harragan
17-year-old Katie Price lives a sheltered life because of a rare genetic condition - a life-threatening sensitivity to the sun. Her life changes one night when Charlie (her secret crush) asks her out. They soon begin to embark on multiple night-time adventures and Katie begins to question if she can truly live a normal life.
There is nothing in particular that is wrong with this film, but there is also nothing wonderful about it. It's part of a growing collection of films that are the same. This one is incredibly similar to last years Everything, Everything and while that's fine, it just means that I've basically already seen this film.
Predictable and cringe inducing. Bella Thorne's performance as awkward teen Katie Price (definitely couldn't take that seriously) was often actually painful to watch. I know she was meant to be awkward but it was at times too much. One scene in particular when she plays an impromptu song to a crowd is the most awkward thing I've ever sat through. Also Katie and Charlie take a train journey and neither of them have ever been on a train before...weird. I definitely feel that her best friend Morgan who had her back since they were very young was kind of brushed aside when Charlie came onto the scene.
While I all I seemed to have done is moan about this film, it's not that bad, it is an easy watch and is well executed. Sadly the emotional punch at the end didn't get me this time and I think that it's probably because from the moment I saw the trailer I knew it was coming. The music in this film while incredibly cliché are catchy and cute, a harmless character hobby that helped make her a bit more well-rounded.
This film is harmless watching but there are much better films that are worth investing your time in!
Rating: 7/10
By Rebecca Mannick
Midnight Sun is everything you'd expect from this genre of film. It's a pretty basic storyline but I do feel like it was well executed. Just from watching the trailer you get a pretty good just of what is going to happen. It doesn't take much time for Katie Price (lol) (Bella Thorne) and Charlie Reid (Patrick Schwarzenegger) to meet and develop a relationship. Their romance is innocent but holds a massive black cloud as Katie doesn't tell Charlie about her disease which means that she can't be out in the sun.
They first meet when Katie is busking down at the train station. This is where we encounter my first problem. Bella Thorne obviously cannot play the guitar and its just so awkward hearing the song and her hands literally staying in the same position the whole song. Like there wasn't even any effort to make it seem like she could play. Maybe it's just me because I play guitar myself, but it was so unbelievable and annoying. Also these songs Katie writes are so embarrassing and cringeworthy. While they are cute I wasn't impressed to be really honest.
One of my favourite parts is where Katie goes to her first party, a big American house party with a keg and all. But purely enjoyed it more because it was shown to Victorious by Panic! at the Disco, a phenomenal tune and suits the the party atmosphere down to the ground. She attends this party with best friend Morgan (personally my favourite character). However the characters are slightly too lovable, as Charlie barely puts a foot wrong in the relationship and is truly shown to be the perfect guy. Patrick Schwarzenegger was very charming and did bring a lot to his fairly one dimensional character.
I was very invested in the movie and I did feel all the emotions that the creators intended the audience to feel. Maybe its because I'm very tuned in, but who knows. Definitely a film for you if you like romance stories.
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