Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List
The bonds between Naomi and Ely are tested when they fall for the same guy.
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- Cast:
- Victoria Justice , Pierson Fodé , Matthew Daddario , Ryan Ward , Griffin Newman , Monique Coleman , Danny Flaherty
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If you don't like this, we can't be friends.
I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.
Excellent but underrated film
The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.
Do you have a soulmate? Someone who you can share everything with, someone you have everything in common with and known for your whole life? A friend whom you love so dearly you sometimes confuse it with real/romantic love? If so, I think, you will find yourself liking this movie a lot!! When you have a friend in world class whom you never want to part with the worst feeling in the world can be if your friend finds himself another friend OR a boyfriend/girlfriend who might come in between your friendship. Sometimes it is hard to accept that everything cannot stay the way it always has - everything changes as you grow up.Naomi and Ely have been best friends and lived next to each other their whole lives. They know everything about each other and share everything. Ely is gay which lets them have a very intimate relationship without having to be afraid of falling in love with each other. Everything starts to change when a guy gets in the picture and it suddenly is no longer just Naomi and Ely. The fair of having to share Ely with others makes Naomi sad and a bit passive aggressive - she wants him all to herself and wants everything to stay the same. But maybe change isn't so bad after all. If the friendship is real it will survive everything. And one might learn that love can be many things. Everyone has their own opinion. In my opinion this movie was a blast to watch and it really just spoke to me!!! I value friendship very much and I know what it is like to feel like you have a soulmate and you are afraid it won't always stay the same way! I feel certain I will watch it again very soon!PS PLEASE don't be absurd and hate this movie JUST BECAUSE there are gay people involved!!
This movie is a Disney channel-ifyed version of one of my favorite books. It seems like they filmed the first half of the novel and then realized they were out of time and just filmed the last scene. Naomi's redemption arc was almost entirely cut, which makes the movie awful. In the book, Naomi starts as an awful, unlikeable character and Ely as a spineless follower in the Cult of Naomi. Naomi was supposed to realize she was an awful person who uses others and learn from that. When Ely and Naomi make up at the end of the movie, they're still the same people as before only with a boyfriend(Ely) and a job(Naomi). Also, Ely is reduced to a stereotype of a partying gay 20-something, instead of being the driven multifaceted character he was in the novel. I understand cutting scenes for time, but the novel was thinner than my pinkie - you'd think someone would figure out how to keep the important scenes.
Naomi and Ely's love story is one for the books. This film is raw and unique and so captivating that I could barely take my eyes off it. Victoria Justice was nothing short of amazing and, dare I say, destined to play this role. Her performance was flawless and I enjoyed every bit from start to finish. As for the storyline, I have yet to view one like it. Naomi's fascination with Ely paired with their admiration for men was a modern twist of brilliance on the writer's part. Who would have thought the "No Kiss List" would challenge their friendship so greatly?This movie is fun, witty, and full of emotion. From its urban atmosphere to its modern appeal, I can't see why anyone wouldn't want to be caught up in this storyline with Naomi, Ely and their hilarious friends. Each character was so well developed that their chemistry together just radiated off the screen. And the different dynamics shown throughout the film made it all the more relatable and realistic. I couldn't have pictured a better way to end my evening and will definitely be recommending it for years to come.
"Naomi and Ely's" was an enjoyable 90 minutes spent relaxing on the couch on a Sunday night. This sweet coming of age story has some touching moments. You find yourself relating with the main characters as they learn to forgive, let go, love, and figure out how to adapt as their friendship matures. My emotion strings were tugged while watching this flick. I laughed, cried, felt sympathy and understanding, and truly cared for the characters and how their story ended. The plot was good, the dialogue well written, and the acting was relatable. Overall, I was entertained and happy that I chose to rent this movie and spend my Sunday night watching it. :)