Very Good Girls
Very Good Girls

Very Good Girls

2013Movie91 minEnglish

Two New York City girls make a pact to lose their virginity during their first summer out of high school. When they both fall for the same street artist, the friends find their connection tested for the first time.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes23%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users49%
Director: Naomi FonerGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Two lifelong best friends, Lily and Gerry, are determined to lose their virginity before their first New York City summer begins. As they navigate their desires and explore sexual experiences, they find themselves falling for the same charismatic bartender. Their close bond is tested by jealousy, heartbreak, and the daunting prospect of college separation.

Critical Reception

Very Good Girls received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some praised the performances of its lead actresses, many found the screenplay to be predictable and lacking depth, with the characters' motivations often feeling underdeveloped. The film struggled to gain significant traction with audiences as well.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lead performances, particularly from Fanning and Olsen.
  • Criticized for a formulaic and uninspired script.
  • Often described as a coming-of-age story that doesn't quite find its footing.

Google audience: Audience reviews were divided, with some appreciating the relatable themes of friendship and first love, while others found the story to be cliché and the characters' choices frustrating.

Fun Fact

The film marked the directorial debut of Naomi Foner, who is also known for her screenwriting work on films like 'Running on Empty'.

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> Love triangle when the friendship is the only thing that's standing in between. Is it about the good girls? Looks like that way until the summer break before these two friends get going for the freshman year college. So they decide to ...