LOL
LOL

LOL

2012Movie97 minEnglish

In a world connected by YouTube, iTunes, and Facebook, Lola and her friends navigate the peer pressures of high school romance and friendship while dodging their sometimes overbearing and confused parents. When Lola's mom, Anne, "accidentally" reads her teenage daughter's racy journal, she realizes just how wide their communication gap has grown.

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IMDb4.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic32/100
Google Users48%
Director: Lisa AzuelosGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A French high school student, Lola, navigates the complexities of love, friendships, and family after her boyfriend breaks up with her. She attempts to move on by exploring new relationships while dealing with the challenges of growing up and the expectations of her mother, who is also going through a difficult divorce. The film captures the typical teenage struggles of social media, heartbreak, and self-discovery.

Critical Reception

LOL received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, uninspired dialogue, and a perceived lack of originality compared to its French predecessor. While some acknowledged the performances of the lead actors, the film was generally seen as a weak adaptation that failed to capture the nuances of teenage life.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its generic portrayal of teenage life and romance.
  • The film was often deemed unoriginal and a pale imitation of its French source material.
  • Despite some earnest performances, the plot and dialogue were frequently described as weak and predictable.

Google audience: Audience reviews for LOL are mixed. While some appreciated the relatable themes of teenage relationships and parental struggles, many found the story to be cliché and uninspired. The film's attempt to capture modern teen communication, particularly through social media, was sometimes seen as awkward or outdated by viewers.

Fun Fact

LOL (2012) is an American remake of the 2008 French film of the same name, also directed by Lisa Azuelos and starring Sophie Marceau.

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