The Exploding Girl
The Exploding Girl

The Exploding Girl

2010Movie80 minEnglish

On a summer break from college, Ivy, a young epileptic woman, struggles to balance her feelings for her fledgling boyfriend while her friend Al crashes with her for the season.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users74%
Director: Katie AseltonGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

Ivy, a young woman recovering from a serious illness, struggles to reconnect with her life and her boyfriend, Harry, who is about to leave for college. As Ivy grapples with her health and the impending separation, her anxieties manifest in increasingly erratic and self-destructive behavior, pushing her relationships to the brink. The film explores themes of illness, young love, and the difficulty of navigating life's transitions.

Critical Reception

The Exploding Girl received a mixed but generally positive reception from critics, who often highlighted its raw emotional honesty and strong lead performance. While some found its pacing deliberate, many appreciated its nuanced portrayal of a young woman's struggles with illness and independence.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Zoë Bell's compelling and vulnerable performance.
  • Noted for its authentic depiction of anxiety and the challenges of young adulthood.
  • Some critics found the film's slow burn pacing to be a drawback.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's emotional depth and relatable portrayal of struggles, particularly highlighting Zoë Bell's acting. Some viewers found the pacing slow, but the overall sentiment was positive.

Fun Fact

Actress Zoë Bell, who plays the lead role of Ivy, is also a well-known stuntwoman who has worked on numerous major films, including 'Kill Bill' and 'Inglourious Basterds'.

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