Adolescence Comes to an End in "Caity"
More than a coming-of-age story, Caity is a movie about losing the naivety of childhood before you're ready to.

More than a coming-of-age story, Caity is a movie about losing the naivety of childhood before you're ready to.
For anyone who is not a cis white woman, a justice-fueled murderous rampage is not framed as liberation. Instead, they contribute to harsh stereotypes that vilify minority women with dangerous consequences.
There is no aspect of this film that falls short, except perhaps in minor ways.
Like Fourth of July fireworks, the film Honey Don’t is colorful and fun to look at, delivering many bangs (sex and guns!) for your buck before quietly fading out.
The gentle, emotional nuances of Evan’s coming-of-age story would have been so beneficial to have incorporated into the life of a POC character. Showing a Black, Asian or Latino young man that is afforded the space to be vulnerable, flawed and sensitive while driving a compelling and widely-loved narrative would have been a game changer.