‘Booksmart’ Movie Review: A Fun Coming-of-Age Comedy
Wilde’s coming-of-age comedy directorial debut is simultaneously hilarious and entertaining, and remarkably heartfelt and relatable.
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When struggling Lao Zheng unexpectedly becomes an internet sensation, he forms an unlikely friendship with Liang Liang, a young man with nowhere to go. Together, they brighten each other’s lives, but as fame tests their bond, they must fight to stay each other’s guiding light.
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When struggling Lao Zheng unexpectedly becomes an internet sensation, he forms an unlikely friendship with Liang Liang, a young man with nowhere to go. Together, they brighten each other’s lives, but as fame tests their bond, they must fight to stay each other’s guiding light.
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Genre:Drama, Comedy, Crime
Written By:Wang Xiaofeng
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Runtime:100 minutes
Studio:MandarinVision, Mr. Zheng Productions
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