![]() ![]() It’s easy to see that this story is set in contemporary times, you just have to look at the students’ cellphones. The only discernible flaw in this movie is the choice of music played within some of the party scenes. It was refreshing to see nice high school boys without an extra sinister layer. Even when Chloe is unsure about going to prom or pursuing other avenues, he says he’ll wait for her. The moment when he makes a casual joke asking Chloe out, and then comes back later to say he meant it, is surely a typical occurrence in high schools around the country. He is the epitome of cool high school senior with a sweet side. Another great character is Sam, Chloe’s love interest, played by Jerry MacKinnon. When Lily isn’t so nice to him later in the story, his frustrated reaction is natural. This obsession comes across as more cute than creepy because he doesn’t cross the boundaries Lily sets. His obsession with Lily feels very typical of a high school boy, the kind who admires a girl he feels is unobtainable but is going to try anyway. Alex Wolff is Noah, a junior who will replace Lily as Student Council President after she graduates. The side characters add a layer of realism to the story as well. They felt like real high school students attending a prestigious magnet school, and their interactions are a breath of fresh air, especially when compared to the typical portrayal of high school girls. This group also has great chemistry, and they are believable friends. Each woman does a wonderful job playing her respective role. Rounding out the ensemble is Awkwafina as Rebecca, the philosophy lover whose romantic desires lie just out of reach. Alexandra Shipp brings Amelia to life as the outspoken friend hurt by the way the men in her life treat her. Chloe’s character is the one most affected by the loss at the story’s beginning and throughout she questions the path her life should take. Lucy Hale plays Lily, the hyper-organized and controlling Student Council President. The story follows four high school girls as they navigate the loss of a friend from their group, and deal with life as they approach their upcoming high school graduation. This dynamic pairing and a story about female friendship made me eager to give this Netflix Original my undivided attention. ![]() Both women created the story while Milch took the helm as a first-time director. Dude is a collaboration between relative newcomers Kendall McKinnon and Olivia Milch. ![]()
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