Keith exceeded my expectation of a twenty-oh-something movie. Without a shadow of doubt, the camera angles, characters stereotypes and background plotting are typical of Hollywood movies done at this time. However, the scripting is extremely powerful (maybe even empowering) and thus, gets the movie awarded as one of my high recommendations.To start off, Natalie epitomises a girl whose parents expect much from her and put her into the mold to complete a recipe that probably guarantees a successful adult as the outcome. As a matter of fact, immediate positive outcomes are rather palpable; she views them as fruits that she has industriously worked for: a seat in AP Chemistry class, a coveted boyfriend, a top position in a tennis league that likely grants her a college scholarship. Therefore, rebellion is hardly seen at the beginning of the movie.Acting as the build-up of tensions in the story line, she met Keith, a boy who doesn't fit into the norm and shows much anarchism. He alters Natalie's perception towards her playing tennis, acquiescing to her parents and eventually her whole life in general. Indisputably, the influence that Keith has on Natalie is tremendous, even redefining herself and unravelling what she wishes to attain.Interestingly, despite having an official boyfriend who causes much jealousy, Natalie doesn't freely open to him. She declines to have sex, lying to him about her spending time with Keith. Meanwhile, her relationship with Keith is naturally fostered with barely any obligations. Clearly, Natalie finds a strong connection with Keith, the one that Rafael cannot possibly develop. She feels free when she's around with Keith, and more importantly, is herself and not any replication of someone else's shattered dream.Keith reflects a darker side of, in my opinion, everyone. This side sees the future tinged with a bleak palette, a hopeless prospect of desperation. Moreover, it propels exclusion; one doesn't think he or she is worthwhile of connections with others.I sees lots of aspects of myself in the movie, and I believe so do any other ordinary human. The concept of human connection has become so familiar yet strange to many of us; familiar because all relations we have are, in essence, human connections, and strange because few of us mention it or endeavour to conceive a term for such thing.All in all, the complex scripting of the simple scripting revolving around humans connections makes this movie stand out, and luckily I notice this brilliant anomaly.

Keith was a very unexpectedly great movie. Most movies don't captivate my full attention but this movie had me glued to my TV screen. It was a well thought-out movie that captured your heart and left you wanting more after every plot twist.The main characters acting is so professional that it leads you to feel the same emotions they feel.It is quite possibly the best independent film I've ever seen. If you want a movie that will make you feel many emotions then this is the movie to watch. Jesse Mcartney did an amazing job convincing me that he had issues in this movie. I like how the director kept you guessing. I personally love sitting on the edge of my seat during a movie and this film didn't disappoint. Don't miss out. It is on netflix by the way. I highly recommend this film. Enjoy 😊

*SPOILERS*Like many others, this movie gave me raw emotions and such a wonderful performance by all involved. Never seen the girl but I was impressed and as for Jesse, this was my first time seeing him act (never watched Summerland) and was also impressed. So believable and I'm totally beguiled by their romance - talk about magnificent heartbreak.I've seen some posts about Keith being sociopathic and questioned it myself. But I'm come to the conclusion that Keith really did want to just "have fun" with her since he knew he was dying soon. Low and behold, they both fell deep in love and knowing this, I think Keith couldn't resist her but still did not want to hurt her and therefore was the jerk that he was - pushed her away after making love, saying things like "go be with Raff", etc. Finally though, we see at the airport that he confesses his love for her as well (even though with some resistance and a little later than Natalie did). I think at this point, Keith accepts their relationship and stops pushing back and is now free - he will now love her the way he truly wants to even though he will die soon. He gives into it and lets it happen instead of pushing her away because he's too scared to hurt her. Now he will be truly happy and accepts that although he's sick, he is still worthy of true love.GAhh...see it for yourselves, I'm about to watch it again tonight. Their chemistry and love is just so perfect and beyond anything I've seen on film in a very long time (can't even recall a film at this time that can compare to their chemistry).

overall I liked this movie a lot, Jesse's condition really surprised me and this title reminded me of "a walk to remember" but not as tacky. however, what bothered me most about this film is the first half of it, which made me want to stop watching for several times. most of the dialogues between the two leads didn't make sense to me until the end and In comparison to Jesse who is spectacular in this film, Elizabeth wasn't such a good actor at the time this film was shot. almost every scene with her I kept saying to myself "are you kidding me?", a lot of her reactions were way over acted and she lacked character. also, now that I see the soundtrack list I'm quite surprised, because during the film I heard only one melody, repeating itself between dialogues and it wasn't a good one either.