The Sky Is Everywhere
The Sky Is Everywhere

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The Sky Is Everywhere

2022
Movie
103 min
English

Lennie is a teen musical prodigy grieving the death of her sister when she finds herself caught between a new guy at school and her sister's devastated boyfriend. Through her vivid imagination and conflicted heart, Lennie navigates first love and first loss.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes61%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users85%
Director: Josephine DeckerGenres: Drama, Romance, Coming-of-Age

Plot Summary

A talented teenage musician grieving the loss of her sister navigates the complexities of first love and family in the wake of tragedy. As she tries to find her voice again through music, she finds herself torn between two boys, each offering a different path forward. The film explores themes of grief, self-discovery, and the challenges of young adulthood.

Critical Reception

The Sky Is Everywhere received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its emotional depth and Grace Kaufman's performance. Some found the plot occasionally uneven, but generally appreciated its sensitive portrayal of grief and romance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its heartfelt exploration of grief and young love.

  • Grace Kaufman's performance as the lead was widely commended.

  • Some critics noted a pacing or narrative imbalance.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's emotional resonance and its sensitive handling of teenage grief and relationships. Many found the story relatable and touching.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the best-selling young adult novel of the same name by Jandy Nelson, who also co-wrote the screenplay.

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tmdb28039023

The Sky is Everywhere suscribes to the theory that death is the ultimate aphrodisiac. Or, as Lennie Walker (Grace Kaufman) puts it, “The weirdest part of grief … The most inappropriate part is that … all of a sudden, since Bailey died, I ca...

r96sk

r96sk

I really enjoyed 'The Sky Is Everywhere'. I can't comment on how it compares to the book, but solely on film terms I think it's very good. Grace Kaufman gives a pleasing performance, showing a fair few emotions in the role. The rest of '...