The Kissing Booth

Elle Evans is a high school student who's never been kissed. She and her best friend Lee have a set of rules for their friendship, one of which is that Elle can't date Lee's older brother, Noah. However, when Elle volunteers to run the school's kissing booth at the spring carnival, she unexpectedly connects with Noah, leading to a forbidden romance that tests the boundaries of their friendship and family.

The Kissing Booth was met with generally negative reviews from critics but proved to be immensely popular with audiences, particularly teenagers, becoming one of Netflix's most-watched films. Its simplistic plot, predictable tropes, and perceived lack of originality were common criticisms, while its romantic storyline and lead performances were sometimes highlighted as enjoyable by its target demographic.

• Praised for its lighthearted teen romance and chemistry between leads.
• Criticized for its predictable plot and reliance on common teen movie tropes.
• Seen as enjoyable escapism for its target audience, despite critical shortcomings.

Google audience: Audience reviews often mention enjoying the sweet and fun romantic storyline, with many finding the characters relatable and the film a light, enjoyable watch. However, some viewers felt the plot was too predictable and lacked depth.

The film is based on Beth Reekles' 2010 novel of the same name, which was originally self-published on Wattpad before being picked up by a traditional publisher.