A film that we’ve seen recently is “Along for the Ride”directed by Sofia Alvarez.  It came out on Netflix on the 6th of May 2022 and it is based on the novel by the same name by Sarah Dessen.

Emma Pasarow, stars as the main character, Auden, and Belmot Cameli, plays Eli. There’s no antagonist, but Auden and Eli have to overcome some personal issues and frightening situations.

The film is pretty good and it is about some social issues that are absolutely contemporary, like kids suffering from the divorce of their parents. It’s dramatic and romantic, but also is an adventure film. The story is about Auden who is born in a rich family, but she isn’t happy because she has never had the opportunity to do everything that a teenager normally does (like learn how to ride a bike). She decided to move out of her hometown to have new experiences, make new friends and also change some bad things about her character. Who will she meet there? What will she do? Will she change her life?

We two found this film gripping and very romantic at the beginning, but the end was a little disappointing- we expected something more. In the film there are nice scenes and the places where they filmed it are amazing. The characters are all kind, apart from some exceptions who are a little vain. Anita says: “My absolutely favorite character is Maggie, but you’ ll understand why when you watch the film; I don’t wanna spoil it !!” The plot is interesting and we recommend it for all the people, but in particular for the teenagers.

In conclusion our personal opinions;  Rebecca says: “I think that everybody sometimes needs a break from their normal life and do something new”. Anita says: “You must be very brave to completely change your life in a summer, so I admire Auden.”

That’s all for today, please comment or ask any questions if you like!

By Anita and Rebecca