With a beautiful piano score and a script that embraces the cutie-boy-next-door cliché without reservation, "Carrie Pilby" isn't a film that challenges the stereotypes of teen coming-of-age movies. The film tells the story of a girl who learns to reconnect with the world, with a lilting tone that is more sweet than bitter, and seems best suited to a young adult audience. Plus points for the Manhattan background and Bel Powley's solid performance
. A well-meaning but imperfect young-leaning comedy, this often clichéd tale isn't as smart or endearing as it might seem
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Carrie Pilby evaluation action
2022-06-28 18:04
Extended Reading
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Matt: You wanna play it? It might help you relax.
Carrie Pilby: What makes you think I'm not relaxed?
Matt: People's shoulders aren't naturally aligned with their earlobes like that.
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Mr. Pilby: [punches him in the mouth] Borrowing a book and not returning it is the height of rudeness.
Professor Harrison: You son of a...
Mr. Pilby: Come along, Carrie.
Carrie Pilby: It looks good on you.
Professor Harrison: What?
Carrie Pilby: Turns your lips red.