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A socially awkward band geek, Steven Turano, is planning on killing himself. However, when Clarence, the new quirky kid in school, befriends him, Steven's plans are sidetracked and he reaches beyond his comfort zone forming stronger relationships with his father, friends and teachers. The boys form an inseparable bond as Clarence finds creative ways to pull Steven out of his depression.
A socially awkward and introverted teenager, Steve, feels alienated from his peers and struggles to connect with his family. After a personal tragedy, he embarks on a journey to find his own sense of belonging and purpose. Along the way, he encounters a cast of characters who challenge his perspective and help him to open up to the world around him.
Reach received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. While praised for its heartfelt performances and its exploration of themes like grief and self-discovery, some critics found the pacing to be slow and the narrative predictable.
Praised for its sensitive portrayal of adolescent struggles and grief.
Commended for a strong central performance by its young lead.
Criticized by some for a conventional narrative arc.
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Director Kyle Catlett also stars as the lead character, Steve, in the film.
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It’s not often you get one of these dysfunctional family dramas that focusses solely on it’s male characters, but this one does and despite some often quite pedestrian dialogue, I thought that both Garrett Clayton (“Steven”) and Johnny Jame...