The Edge of Seventeen is must-see as the main character Nadine, played by Hailee Seinfeld, captures the true essence of what a high school teenager is today.

Nadine is a junior in high school going through a rough four years; her dad has passed away, her doesn’t like her, and her best friend, Krista, ditches her to date her older brother, Darian. After losing her only true friend, she turns to her history teacher, Mr. Bruner, played by the hilarious Woody Harrelson and reaches out to other classmates she normally would not. Nadine grows as a character as she realizes the true value of her friends, family, teachers, and most importantly herself.

“The Edge of Seventeen showed the not so glamorous side of being a teen without being cliche,” said senior Rebecca Drouin. “It portrayed the struggles that many experience in high school that they don’t usually share with others.”

The movie was extremely relatable as most high school students also go through rough times. It showed that not letting life’s low points define who a person is and instead overcoming them, transitions them into adulthood and the real world.

“Nadine stayed true to her feelings and to what she wanted,” said senior Nicole Jacobson, “not being afraid of what was thought of her.”

Nadine was herself throughout the movie. She expressed herself through her ideas, actions, and even her clothing. By embracing who she is, she leaves the audience feeling inspired and wanting to go through life as she does.

“Even with the deep meaning throughout the movie,” said Makenna Martin, “it kept me entertained and laughing.”

The Edge of Seventeen was a emotional, meaningful movie, building Nadine into a more diversified teenager yet it kept a balance with its touches of comedy. Mr. Bruner, her history teacher, adds blunt humor, and Nadine portrays her goofy, sometimes awkward self which causes laughter to fill the theater.

The Edge of Seventeen was released on November 18, 2016 and is still in theaters to be seen by all teenagers looking for a funny, relatable movie.