Zoe C. reviews the new film Popular Theory
3Popular Theory is an adorable film that showcases true friendship. The camera work, charming script, clever cinematography and great actors make this film a delightful experience.
The story begins by introducing Erwin (Sophia Reid-Gantzert), a 12-year-old genius who’s in 11th grade. She meets Winston (Lincoln Lambert), another 12-year-old-genius who’s initially her biggest competition. But, they agree to be colleagues and work on an experiment for the school science fair. They face many obstacles but discover what friendship truly means.
I really love this film. So many aspects make it unique and really stand out. I love the camera movement, from scene to scene the film is packed with clever transitions that are so appealing to the eye. Cinematographer Damian Horan knew what he was doing – the colors are especially interesting. Erwin is constantly surrounded by the color blue; while Winston is represented by the color orange. When the two first meet the juxtaposition of the colors stands out, as their friendship grows they both start wearing each other's colors. The color palette is not only aesthetically pleasing, but is also very symbolic and adds to the storytelling. I’ve seen similar applications like in the film 500 days of summer, but I love the way Damian Horan shot this film, almost making the colors a character in and of itself. The art direction by Gavin Mosier and set design decoration by Mily Moreno is genius; kudos to the entire art department. Sophia Reid-Gantzert as Erwin and Lincoln Lambert as Winston make the cutest duo. They’re such great actors individually, but also they work so well together. One of my favorite characters is Cheryl Hines as Aunt Tammy; she's a hairdresser and utilizes her craft as an artform. I also like how every character serves a different purpose in the film. I love the storyline; not only is it adorable but this film is a great representation of what kids go through in high school and I think people can relate to many aspects of this film
This film deals with many different themes like bullying, friendship, doing what is best for others, and other themes. The film’s message is that popularity isn’t everything and anyone can find true friendship.
I give Popular Theory 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 10 to 18. Popular Theory opened in theaters February 9, 2024. https://youtu.be/0AcPU5nH2kg
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