Teen Spirit
Teen Spirit

Teen Spirit

2019Movie93 minEnglish

A shy teenager living on the Isle of Wight dreams of pop stardom. With the help of an unlikely mentor, she enters a singing competition that will test her integrity, talent, and ambition.

Read Reviews

Insights

IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users67%
Director: Max MinghellaGenres: Music, Drama

Plot Summary

Violet, a shy teenager from the Isle of Wight, dreams of escaping her small town and troubled family life by becoming a pop star. She enters a singing competition called "Teen Spirit," which offers a path to fame and fortune. With the guidance of a washed-up rock musician as her mentor, Violet must confront her insecurities and overcome numerous obstacles to achieve her aspirations.

Critical Reception

Teen Spirit received generally mixed reviews from critics. While Fanning's performance and the film's soundtrack were often praised, many found the plot to be predictable and derivative of other underdog stories. The film performed modestly at the box office.

What Reviewers Say

  • Elle Fanning delivers a compelling performance as a small-town girl with big dreams.
  • The film features a vibrant soundtrack that captures the energy of pop music.
  • Despite strong lead performance, the narrative struggles with originality and predictability.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated Elle Fanning's performance and the music, finding the film to be an entertaining if somewhat formulaic watch. Some viewers felt the story was predictable, while others enjoyed the inspirational message and the soundtrack.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Max Minghella, made his directorial debut with 'Teen Spirit' and also wrote the screenplay.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review