Turtles All the Way Down

Synopsis: When a 16-year-old struSynopsis:ggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder reconnects with her childhood crush, she faces pthe potential of finding love and happiness despite her mental condition.

Movie Review:

"Turtles All the Way Down" is a film directed by Hannah Marks, based on the John Green book of the same name. It's a heartwarming coming-of-age dramedy that can make you laugh one minute and cry the next. Isabela Merced delivers one of her best performances as Aza, a teenager dealing with OCD. She really shines in every scene, portraying Aza's struggles in a relatable and heartbreaking way.

Aza's best friend, Daisy, played by Cree, adds a lot of humor and liveliness to the film. Felix Mallard also impresses as Davis, Aza's love interest, with great emotional scenes and sweet chemistry with Isabela.

While the movie excels in exploring Aza's love life and mental health struggles, it falters when it veers off into subplots about a fugitive billionaire. These side Stories feel disjointed and unnecessary, making the plot more complicated and predictable.

Overall, "Turtles All the Way Down" is a charming and touching coming-of-age movie, highlighted by Isabela Merced's incredible performance. I am giving it a 3.5/5 stars. 

Director: Hannah Marks

Cast: Isabela Merced, Cree, Felix Mallard, Judy Reyes, J. Smith- Cameron, Poorna Jagannathan, Maliq johnson and Hannah Marks

Runtime: 112 minutes