Most of the film falls into a by-the-numbers, rise-and-fall trajectory of self discovery of a very lonely, down in the dumps, substance abusing man who just happens to be one of the world’s greatest musical talents.

Most of the film falls into a by-the-numbers, rise-and-fall trajectory of self discovery of a very lonely, down in the dumps, substance abusing man who just happens to be one of the world’s greatest musical talents.
It has always been the golden rule to never judge a book by its cover, or a film by its trailer.
There’s something about the unexpectedly shrewd beauty and the beast storyline that proves as charming as it is thoughtful. This is a smart romantic comedy for smart audiences.
We don’t need to see the kinder, gentler side of a deranged, savage serial killer.
While it’s not quite the high school cinematic epiphany you’ve been led to believe, “Booksmart” puts a fresh new spin on the coming-of-age comedy.
This is cinema catnip for senior citizens and a foolproof chick flick for grandma and her pals.