LOL
LOL

Movie spotlight

LOL

2012
Movie
85 min
Russian

Two close friends working for a provincial TV channel dream of getting rich and popular in the capital. They persuade their cute colleague Nadia to participate in a TV reality show, the participants of which must find the lost treasures of Admiral Kolchak.

Insights

IMDb4.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes8%
Metacritic24/100
Google Users55%
Director: Lisa AzuelosGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A teenage girl navigates the complexities of high school life, friendships, and romance, all while dealing with her mother's own romantic struggles. As she tries to balance her social life and her complicated relationship with her mom, she learns about love, loss, and growing up in the digital age.

Critical Reception

LOL received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the film to be a predictable and uninspired remake of the 2008 French film of the same name. While some acknowledged the chemistry between the lead actors, most criticized the underdeveloped plot and generic portrayal of teenage life.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critically panned for its unoriginality and shallow depiction of teenage issues.

  • The film's attempts at humor and drama often fall flat, failing to resonate with audiences.

  • Despite a few decent performances, the predictable storyline and clichéd situations mar the overall viewing experience.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a forgettable teen comedy with a predictable plot. While some enjoyed the performances of the main cast, many felt it lacked originality and failed to offer any fresh insights into teenage relationships or family dynamics.

Fun Fact

The film is an American remake of the 2008 French film of the same name, also directed by Lisa Azuelos and starring Miley Cyrus's mother, Vanessa Paradis, in the lead role.

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