Miss Stevens was a film I saw last year and all i have to say is it was absolutely fantastic. I loved every minute of it and I fell in love with it as well as all the characters. It has this incredible charm and a great story with such realistic and lovable characters you can't help falling for and empathising and sympathising with and it has become a favourite of mine over the past few months the more and more I think about it every time I think about the amazing experience I had watching it. It always gives me a shock of sadness, yet a shock of overwhelming happiness.The reason I even found out about this film was from a clip I found on Youtube from the film of a scene involving Timotheé Chalamet and it really reminded me of when I saw great acting for the first time, that feeling of being blown away by someone's raw talent and ability to be so convincing and truthful in their portrayal of a character, it was an amazing feeling.I really wanted to see the entirety of it knowing that there was great acting in it and at this point I hadn't seen Call Me By Your Name or One & Two which was another movie I loved him in (in my opinion this is one of his best performances, better than CMBYN) and so I was really intrigued and really wanted to see it and I am so glad I decided to watch this. It was an emotional ride from beginning to end and It really moved me. The themes that are brought up in the film were handled so well and in such a delicate manner and it seemed like everyone involved with this movie understood what was happening and understood how the situations in the film would realistically play out. I got incredibly attached to these characters long after the credits rolled and felt every emotion that they felt and they became real people to me. I felt glued to my computer, I could not pause the movie because I was so invested in everything that was happening and with what was going to happen to these people and with their story.The chemistry between all the characters in this movie was one of those special moments of pure perfection (well done Matthew Lessall*), especially between Lily Rabe's character (who I have to say was shockingly spectacular in this, she had such a naturalistic and subtle feel to her character and it was such a breath of fresh air to see something like that) and Timotheé Chalamet's character. (I cannot tell you how much I ship these two, I fell in love with them even though I knew their relationship was bound to fail, cause, you know she's a teacher and all that but I didn't care, they were just so good together)It was such a beautiful and heartbreaking friendship and it was nothing like I had ever seen before in a movie. I really wanted to see grow more but knowing how movies like this play out, I knew that wasn't going to happen, it made me realise how much I loved these characters and their story and how invested I got, especially with how relatable it is to feel the way Timtotheé Chalamet's character feels throughout the movie.Everything about this movie, was great, honestly I cannot think about a single flaw with this, the only thing that comes to mind is Lili Reinhart's character was annoying at times, but she was supposed to be and she redeemed herself quite a few times throughout the movie so I didn't mind her that much. Otherwise, everything else was great. The ending of this film made me tear up, this movie is fantastic in the way it subtly tells you what it's about and what it wants you to take from it and I love that. The love I have for this movie is intense, it really has a special place in my heart.I know that feeling of wanting to be great at something and being proud of something you have done, and wanting to be a part of something greater than yourself and I also know the feeling of failure, that feeling of being in really really awkward situations and feeling embarrassed, the feeling of sadness, and of not feeling good enough and feeling incredibly lonely, and all those feelings are portrayed with such an astounding level of care and compassion within such grounded and compelling characters. It really captures that feeling of being a person in a world where you want to be a good person, to want to have something or someone and to be a part of something you know you will be happier with but sometimes can't be a part of because of your own self doubts, fears and insecurities as well as just pure circumstance. Also just realising that those who are often in a position of authority in your life are people too, it took me a while to realise the teachers in my school are people too, especially when they really talked about themselves, made me want to have a close teacher relationship which I did have with my school nurse years ago, which was really nice so I understand that feeling of not being able to always connect with others your age and seeing something in older people. As well as those your age of course.it is obviously a 9/10 for me. PLEASE watch this if you haven't already, it will make your day and will hopefully stick with you like it did for me.

Was pleasantly surprised by this intriguing little film. All the acting is superb and you do find yourself emotionally investing in the characters. Lili Reinhart shines in every scene she's in, making the most of her character and packing a great punch with her sadly limited screen time. Let down - the ending is a little 'meh' and not much happens. But all in all it's really nice to catch these kinds of unique films and to know they are still being made.

I caught this charming little indie on Netflix before I heard of Timothee Chalamet or had seen Call Me By Your Name. The plot revolves around a well meaning although slightly sad and lonely teacher, played by an excellent Lily Rabe, who takes three of her students to an out of town drama competition. One student, Billy (Timothee Chalamet), she is warned has emotional and behavioral issues.From the drive to the festival to the rehearsals and social events leading up to the competition, the film is filled with both funny and poignant moments. Billy develops a crush on Miss Stevens and his charm and youthful energy draw her to him as well, something that both comforts and scares her.. What I loved about Timothee Chalamet's performance was that he was always in character, always reacting in ways that subtly show he has feelings for his teacher. He is a depressed kid with possible ADHD, but he feels deeply and the longing he has for his teacher is moving and palpable. When he performs his monologue from Death of A Salesman, it's clear he's channeled those repressed feelings into his performance. It also may be the best I've ever heard that monologue done. At that moment, a star was born both in the film and in real life.

Another hidden gem. Deep and meaningful motifs that resonate with viewers. The story gives you a glimpse into a optimistic yet accurate outlook on how life could be if we as a people weren't afraid to make risky decisions and were brave enough to trust ourselves and others to let help with problems or obstacles you may not be able to fix alone. The movie is funny, has a lot of charm and a lot of heart. Driven by great acting performances by the leads including an exceptional outing by a star in the making Timothee Chalamet.