| Rating: 4/10 But who gave Sierra’s number to the perfect Jamey? The comedy in the movie isn't exactly out of this world, but it gets the job done regardless. How perfectly predictable. We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future. | Rating: 2.5/5 Stranger Things' Shannon Purser shines in an otherwise muddled update of Cyrano de Bergerac. At its best, Sierra Burgess Is A Loser feels almost like the sort of teen romcom Hughes actually might have made in his heyday – never patronising, always big hearted and championing a … The percentage of Approved Tomatometer Critics who have given this movie a positive review. We encourage you to read our updated PRIVACY POLICY and COOKIE POLICY. |, October 8, 2018 And one of, if not the most, prevalent memes was the 'Justice for Barb' meme. and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango. Sign up here. This year, romantic comedies are making a comeback in a big way thanks in large part to Netflix. This popularity has led to a bonanza of merchandising and plenty other forms of revenue. I'm probably guilty of this myself as well, but sometimes we get so jaded that any movie that doesn't blow us away or attempt something new, we instantly dock points from it for that. |, March 5, 2019 I don't really know what else to say about this movie. An exceedingly conventional and mild-mannered rom-com. Sierra Burgess is a Loser attempts to be a modern and progressive teen rom-com, but tends to lean on the genre's regressive tropes too much. Regal But a wired comparison is “Catfish,” an MTV show and verb that involves people creating fake online presences in manipulate a sucker into loving you. And while the story wants to be true to how high schoolers interact, it has scant imagination, lazily placing Sierra and her friend Dan (RJ Cyler) in different activities as they talk, like running track or playing in band—the latter being Sierra’s most teeth-gnashing moment. The overall package, despite suffering from some third-act narrative problems, generally goes down easily and boasts a strong, lived-in performance by Shannon Purser. Shannon is likable, funny, charming and sympathetic which, to me, is key for the character she is portraying. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! |, September 7, 2018 |. I'll be honest, I liked this movie. [Full Review in Spanish]. Just confirm how you got your ticket. Please reference “Error Code 2121” when contacting customer service. Sidney Poitier’s 7 Most Memorable Performances, All Harry Potter Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer. Though, in my defense, I dock points from movies because of its lack of originality if the movie is no good to begin with. And, of course, as I already mentioned, Shannon Purser is very good in this movie. Cinemark Film Review: Sierra Burgess Is a Loser Mistakes Frumpy for Failure SIERRA BURGESS IS A LOSER Netflix updates Cyrano de Bergerac for the social media era in this clunky teen rom-com, which distastefully hinges on a young girl’s perceived unattractiveness. | Rating: 3/4 Only losers talk through rehearsal! Awkward high schooler Sierra (played by Shannon Purser of “Stranger Things”), is established from the beginning as the Hughesian underdog, likable for her hip taste and sharp mind, able to quote literary references with her author father. To say that Stranger Things is Netflix's most popular property is an understatement. This is a solid movie. All Critics (38) By creating an account, you agree to the Privacy Policy But a wired comparison is “Catfish,” an MTV show and verb that involves people creating fake online presences in manipulate a sucker into loving you. Although marketed as a lighthearted rom-com with positive messages, Sierra Burgess crosses too many ethical lines to fully enjoy. Sierra Burgess Is a Loser, but her movie's okay - largely thanks to Shannon Purser's work in the title role, which is strong enough to counter an uneven narrative.