The rom-com genre has a default story template that is used by zillions of movies every year, but only a few of those shine out by playing with elements of humor and chemistry between the lead actors. Thankfully, Alice Wu’s Netflix feature “The Half of It” falls in that category. This story, which has been penned by Wu, would have been one-dimensional if she hadn’t taken out the time to flesh out these tenderhearted, quirky, yet likable characters. The result is a refreshing and smart coming-of-age drama that feels like a progressive addition to the ever-expanding teen movie-pack.
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