Banana Split
critic Reviews
, 89% Certified Fresh Tomatometer Score- Banana Split serves up a sweet comedic dish that serves as a delightful calling card for co-writer and star Hannah Marks.
- , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreLarushka Ivan-ZadehMetro Newspaper (UK)
What truly zings about Banana Split, though, is that it's a Gen Z romcom actually written by a teenager, with all those accompanying imperfections. That and its ending totally hits the sweet spot.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreKevin MaherTimes (UK)
Banana Split is like a really poor episode of Riverdale, but less compelling.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScorePeter BradshawGuardian
The fundamental premise of this never really looks anything other than muddled and implausible, and certainly doesn't free up the relationship between Marks and Liberato in any satisfyingly comic direction.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreIgnatiy VishnevetskyAV Club
The problem with Banana Split isn't the surface phoniness or lazy comedy but the fact that the movie doesn't offer any insight into its ostensible subjects-among them break-ups, female friendship, and teenage jealousy.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreAlonso DuraldeLinoleum Knife
A smart and breezy coming-of-age comedy that pushes a lot of the buttons that Booksmart does.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreKristy PuchkoPajiba
In short, this is a smart and moving comedy that will make you howl with laughter and call your best gal pal. It's d*mn good stuff and shouldn't be missed.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreJesse HassengerNylon
[Banana Split] keys into the heedless rush of meeting someone on your exact wavelength.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreMatt PaisMattPais.com
Underrated ambitious, and fun as hell.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreAlex FloodNME (New Musical Express)
If you're looking for a quick hit of wholesome comedy to remind you why life is still worth living (even in these hellish times), then Banana Split is great. But as a calling card for its writer-star Hannah Marks, it's even better.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreCarla HayCulture Mix
Because the movie is so well-cast ([Hannah] Marks and [Liana] Liberato give very convincing performances as opposite women who become fast friends), it makes ... well-worn teen-comedy tropes enjoyable to watch.
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