Cute, fun movie for teens where being queer is normal. We need more movies like this about girls who like girls where it's not a big deal and just part of their world. Glad kids have this movie.
47 Reviews
we need more movies like this
insaneular-2118630 April 2022
A perfect movie that knows it's audience and delivers
levitak30 April 2022
I don't often use the word perfect when it comes to a movie but this one comes really close.
This movie is meant to be a lighthearted sapphic romance and it does it's job admirably. You can tell that the writers have spent a lot of time on sapphic Ao3 because they nail every beloved trope perfectly.
The cast is wonderful as well. Auli'i Cravalho is a revelation. I have rarely seen someone representing pining so well Mega Mullaly is hilarious and plays such an amazing mom. Rowan Blanchard does a fine job of playing a gay mess
An especially great thing is that there is zero homophobia in this movie. Not unlike Schitt's Creek queer people here are just allowed to be without having to constantly represent the everyday day they face
Of course this movie is not for anyone. It's meant for the queer community and if you are not part of it a lot of it might go over your head or make you angry(the way several borderline homophobic reviews have already shown).
This movie is meant to be a lighthearted sapphic romance and it does it's job admirably. You can tell that the writers have spent a lot of time on sapphic Ao3 because they nail every beloved trope perfectly.
The cast is wonderful as well. Auli'i Cravalho is a revelation. I have rarely seen someone representing pining so well Mega Mullaly is hilarious and plays such an amazing mom. Rowan Blanchard does a fine job of playing a gay mess
An especially great thing is that there is zero homophobia in this movie. Not unlike Schitt's Creek queer people here are just allowed to be without having to constantly represent the everyday day they face
Of course this movie is not for anyone. It's meant for the queer community and if you are not part of it a lot of it might go over your head or make you angry(the way several borderline homophobic reviews have already shown).
There are no political messages in this film despite some rather silly reviews.
bnitcamela30 April 2022
All in all a clever but unoriginal take on adolescence and school. It was a sweet story about some friendships and romance with a few funny moments. It's on Hulu. What else does anyone need to know.
And P. S. someone saying a girl fingered everyone in the school isn't "far left" messaging and neither is Hallmark "far right." Sheesh what's wrong with this country these days?
And P. S. someone saying a girl fingered everyone in the school isn't "far left" messaging and neither is Hallmark "far right." Sheesh what's wrong with this country these days?
Adorable
whitleybuhler29 April 2022
Finally a cute queer movie with no traumatic coming out or homophobic comments. Just a lovely first love, coming of age story.
I adored the characters and actors performances, I loved Auli'i Cravalho's in this especially! She did a fantastic job and is absolutely gorgeous!
I adored the characters and actors performances, I loved Auli'i Cravalho's in this especially! She did a fantastic job and is absolutely gorgeous!
So wholesome
vanessxisabelle3 May 2022
This just made me realize I need more wholesome coming of age/high school romance movies without any mean characters in my life! This was so wholesome- such a comforting, happy watch! Really well done, one of my new favourite lgtbq+ movies for sure!
Fresh air on queer movies
femath866 June 2022
Surprisingly sweet
lumaestri29 April 2022
It's a classic coming of age / High School romance movie, so expect all the elements you'd usually expect.
This being said, even with the most common genres, you can put heart into it or less so.
And this one definitely has heart!
Both Blanchard and Cravalho put emotional depth into their performance, Alvarez and Dunn are nice as the couple/Best friends of the protagonist (and Alvarez especially has the funniest zing and quips), the principal has no time for students' drama...
Many of these kind of movies feel like a series of pre-chosen scenes that neither the actors nor the director seem to really believe in nor be into - this one felt like they were enjoying their time there, and it passes on to the audience.
Simple, yet sweet, relaxing and enjoyable.
This being said, even with the most common genres, you can put heart into it or less so.
And this one definitely has heart!
Both Blanchard and Cravalho put emotional depth into their performance, Alvarez and Dunn are nice as the couple/Best friends of the protagonist (and Alvarez especially has the funniest zing and quips), the principal has no time for students' drama...
Many of these kind of movies feel like a series of pre-chosen scenes that neither the actors nor the director seem to really believe in nor be into - this one felt like they were enjoying their time there, and it passes on to the audience.
Simple, yet sweet, relaxing and enjoyable.
Heartwarming WLW teen romcom
gracebenham1 May 2022
PERFECT
rehfrax30 April 2022
The lgbt community has always had to endure movies with tragic and violent endings, especially the lesbian community, this movie was all the predictable romance that we (lesbians) have always asked for and missed it so much, we needed it, we needed this representation, this movie is perfect in every possible way. It's an affectionate caress.
SO WELL DONE!
alebalgrad3 May 2022
I didn't have the highest expectations for this movie, but they were surpassed in every way. I did not expect Disney to so openly tackle a film of this sort. I fully expected them to shy away given the subject matter. However, the way this film tackled coming out, and same sex relationships was just beautiful. The story came together so well and the ending leaves you with butterflies. Great job Disney!
Cute as heck
xxthisiswhoiamxx30 April 2022
This was simple but unexpectedly cute and made me laugh out loud more than expected. It felt current without feeling forced and the humor was on point. The soundtrack also stood out to me with artists like Mal Blum, Tegan and Sara, and Girl In Red. Somebody really did their research and it paid off. We need more movies like this one being made!
Great acting
Ahmed_201122 May 2022
i loved it
beluuangiolini6 May 2022
Much more than just a generic romantic comedy...
paul_haakonsen5 May 2022
As I sat down to watch the 2022 romantic comedy from writers Kirsten King and Casey Rackham I wasn't really expecting a whole lot, since this was clearly aimed at a younger audience. But I figured I would give the movie a view, since I hadn't already seen it.
And I must admit that director Sammi Cohen managed to put the storyline to life on the screen in a very entertaining and enjoyable way. This movie was entertaining from beginning to end, and I think it had a very beautiful message at heart as well.
The storyline in "Crush" is well-written, and it encompasses a multitude of different aspects actually, and with it mainly being that of finding true love and being comfortable with whom and what you are. So thumbs up to writers Kirsten King and Casey Rackham for their accomplishment.
Now, "Crush" wouldn't have been such an enjoyable movie without the cast ensemble that they had managed to put together for the various roles and characters. I am not familiar with lead actresses Rowan Blanchard (playing Paige) and Auli'i Cravalho (playing AJ), but they were so well-cast for the movie and their roles, not to mention they had great on-screen chemistry together. They really brought a lot of charm and layers to the movie. "Crush" also had some memorable performances and appearances from Isabella Ferreira (playing Gabriela), Aasif Mandvi (playing Coach Murray) and Megan Mullally (playing Angie).
"Crush" is a movie that not only proved to be entertaining and enjoyable, but it is also a movie that very much leaves you with a feel-good sensation. I was genuinely entertained by the movie, despite of it being somewhat generic in its storyline at times. But definitely a worthy accomplishment from director Sammi Cohen.
My rating of "Crush" lands on a seven out of ten stars.
And I must admit that director Sammi Cohen managed to put the storyline to life on the screen in a very entertaining and enjoyable way. This movie was entertaining from beginning to end, and I think it had a very beautiful message at heart as well.
The storyline in "Crush" is well-written, and it encompasses a multitude of different aspects actually, and with it mainly being that of finding true love and being comfortable with whom and what you are. So thumbs up to writers Kirsten King and Casey Rackham for their accomplishment.
Now, "Crush" wouldn't have been such an enjoyable movie without the cast ensemble that they had managed to put together for the various roles and characters. I am not familiar with lead actresses Rowan Blanchard (playing Paige) and Auli'i Cravalho (playing AJ), but they were so well-cast for the movie and their roles, not to mention they had great on-screen chemistry together. They really brought a lot of charm and layers to the movie. "Crush" also had some memorable performances and appearances from Isabella Ferreira (playing Gabriela), Aasif Mandvi (playing Coach Murray) and Megan Mullally (playing Angie).
"Crush" is a movie that not only proved to be entertaining and enjoyable, but it is also a movie that very much leaves you with a feel-good sensation. I was genuinely entertained by the movie, despite of it being somewhat generic in its storyline at times. But definitely a worthy accomplishment from director Sammi Cohen.
My rating of "Crush" lands on a seven out of ten stars.
Perfect in it's own way
dnkyknrtd1 May 2022
While struggling with high school and fitting in, she is also figuring out her way around her feelings for a elementary crush and her sister. She goes through this journey along with her mom, best friend and his girlfriend, while experiencing funny, heart breaking and warming scenes before eventually finding her happily ever after ending.
Finally!!
brionnatanner10 May 2022
Yes this movie isn't the best movie ever created. It's a sweet, cheesy, and funny romantic comedy. When i was a young lady I wish I had such a light hearted film about gay girls finding love without a "traumatic" coming out scene or an ex-boyfriend obstacle to overcome. A really sweet film and great representation. I'm so glad younger ladies have a film like this!
Predictable teen rom-com
isaacochoterena22 June 2022
This movie may be a predictable romantic comedy, but it doesn't fall on bad examples for teenagers of what love is.
This romantic comedy shows that you will not always find love in the person you like, you will find it in who you least expect it, this becomes a good moral for the teenage audience that begins to experience the attraction to another person, the film also develops this falling in love in a correct way and not ridiculous or toxic, which happens in most movies of this type. The plot is very predictable from the second act, but if you like this genre or belong to the target audience it can be an enjoyable movie. The performances are credible, although the character development is not proportional, while some have an extensive development, others have nothing, the love relationship is well developed although the script does it in a very instantaneous way, the climax and the end may seem a bit ridiculous, although for the genre of this film it is normal to be like that.
This film stands out from the others of the same genre, mainly for not falling into the ridiculous or the toxic, just as it stands out for having LBGT characters and relationships as the main point of the story, especially a lesbian relationship, something that had not been seen recently in a teen romantic comedy.
This romantic comedy shows that you will not always find love in the person you like, you will find it in who you least expect it, this becomes a good moral for the teenage audience that begins to experience the attraction to another person, the film also develops this falling in love in a correct way and not ridiculous or toxic, which happens in most movies of this type. The plot is very predictable from the second act, but if you like this genre or belong to the target audience it can be an enjoyable movie. The performances are credible, although the character development is not proportional, while some have an extensive development, others have nothing, the love relationship is well developed although the script does it in a very instantaneous way, the climax and the end may seem a bit ridiculous, although for the genre of this film it is normal to be like that.
This film stands out from the others of the same genre, mainly for not falling into the ridiculous or the toxic, just as it stands out for having LBGT characters and relationships as the main point of the story, especially a lesbian relationship, something that had not been seen recently in a teen romantic comedy.
Endearing and enjoyable reimagining of a classic love story
bvxfqpzk1 May 2022
A heart-warming and fun queer comedy that delivers a much needed, refreshing take on the coming-of-age love story. Charming and authentic with just enough angst, Crush endearingly celebrates the romantic comedy tropes and clichés that make it all the more special. After enduring so many recycled boy-meets-girl love stories, it's about time we had our wholesome, cheesy girl-meets-girl romcom.
Perfect and cute
alynnecrystine1 May 2022
This movie is so cute beatiful and perfect, i loved so much and i still in love with A. J i want this girl to me, she is so cute and adorable, and what i can say more? She's so wonderfull and the perfect girlfriend to anyone.
Cute
pasaribuharisfadli9 May 2022
Crush is a teen flick. Of course, it's predictable. However, being cheesy, cliché, or formulaic doesn't mean it is also bad. As long as its charms, sweetness, and comfort flow organically through the entire film, it will just be fine. Anyway, Dillon is too cute for being straight. Just saying.
Meh.
cscott233129 April 2022
I was expecting a few laughs but sadly the only line that landed, for me, was "I voted for you b*tch" I always really enjoy Megan Mullally but even she didn't land any jokes (or dirty talk). Michelle Buteau was the best part. Nothing about it was really good or even interesting. Pretty lame.
More queer stories like this!
yayamunoz1931 May 2022
Although I am no longer a teen, I thoroughly enjoyed this teen rom com. This is what I wish I had growing up. No coming out trauma story, just queer characters doing regular things.
I wish there was more Auli'i Cravalho because I think she is a great actor, but overall great representation with queer & BIPOC queer characters.
I wish there was more Auli'i Cravalho because I think she is a great actor, but overall great representation with queer & BIPOC queer characters.
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