When an aspiring young artist is forced to join her high school track team, she uses it as an opportunity to pursue the girl she's been harboring a long-time crush on. But she soon finds herself falling for an unexpected teammate and discovers what real love feels like.
- Released: 2022-04-29
- Runtime: 92 minutes
- Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Stars: Rowan Blanchard, Auli'i Cravalho, Isabella Ferreira, Tyler Alvarez, Teala Dunn, Aasif Mandvi, Michelle Buteau, Megan Mullally, Addie Weyrich, Jes Tom, Addyson Tabakin, Ty Demoya, Zoe Gandolfo, Samsara Yett, Catherine McCafferty, Rico Paris
- Director: Sammi Cohen
Comments
- vince-97454 - 24 April 2023
good
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. - idonotcrap - 7 July 2022
slightly predictable but awesome
Ive seen the reviews people wrote. Most people loved it and some complain about how predictable and boring it is. It's a rom-com, what do you really expect?? Although it was "boring" to some, I find it really entertaining and lovely. Personally, I think it was funny, really sweet, and very adorable. I don't think there are many LGBTQ+ movies that end in a happy note, so this one was a real breath of fresh air. This movie gives people who are stuck in the closet, feel alone, or feel like nobody quite understands them, kind of like... "a shoulder to cry on" if you understand. It shows that you're still human, even if your sexuality isn't what society says it should be. The awkwardness and rawness of this movie gives it a realistic point of view, and I think that's what some people are looking for when seeking a romance film. I really enjoyed it and I think most would too. Honestly try and give it a watch! - JoBloTheMovieCritic - 25 May 2022
Crush
7/10 - despite the odds and a story that felt very TV movie, some moments really worked in this feature that is among American High's better works with good chemistry among the cast (despite the behind-the-scenes drama)
