“Incoming” is a movie written and directed by Dave Chernin and John Chernin. It stars Mason Thames, Ramon Reed, Raphael Alejandro and Isabella Ferreira.

If we were to delve into the cinematic landscape of the past century and disregard the quality in favor of sheer volume, the genre of “teen comedies” would undoubtedly emerge as a dominant force in film production. These films are low-cost ventures, boast consistent audience appeal, and achieve financial success without demanding significant artistic risk. The formula is simple and repetitive; producers can churn out a film nearly identical to its predecessors and successors because the audience rarely invests enough attention to notice the similarities.

This pattern holds true for “Incoming”: it is yet another movie centered on adolescents navigating their freshman year of high school. The narrative is infused with the turbulence of raging hormones, the yearning to connect with the opposite sex, and...