All the Bright Places

 

All the Bright Places 2020

• Director: Brett Haley
• Based on the book by Jennifer Nevin
• Cast: Elle Fanning, Justice Smith
• Why? The book
• Seen: 23 May 2025                     

 

Teenager Violet (Fanning) is standing on the bridge railing when Finch (Smith) sees her and talks her down. He’s also screwed up and on probation at school.

Another troubled-teen-finds-support-and friendship-with-another-troubled-teen film. Many such films are awful but I really liked the book. Elle Fanning gives perhaps her best performance and Justin Smith is just lovely.

 

4* of 5