First of all: the actors are alright and the movie would be fine if it wasn't a book adaptation.
But: Apart from omitting important characters like Lottie or changing family backgrounds (in the book Liv and Mia's dad is very much alive, Greyson and Florence's mum is dead and very much not French) the filmmakers also changed the plot and didn't even include one of the lighthearted scenes like the cheese incident at the airport, the many names of Persephone and the snobby school etiquette.
Also: what the hell is the deal with the drugs and changing absolutely everyone's appearance?
Yes, diversity is great and they did a good job in creating a diverse cast. But: if a character is described as "being bald and having big ears" or having a haircut like duchess Camilla: why not do that? The ethnicity doesn't matter in that case.
Also changing the entire dynamic between the characters and the weird sub-plot lines are annoying while vital plot lines from the book are missing making the story way too confusing and fast paced. Really disappointed by this adaptation.
But: Apart from omitting important characters like Lottie or changing family backgrounds (in the book Liv and Mia's dad is very much alive, Greyson and Florence's mum is dead and very much not French) the filmmakers also changed the plot and didn't even include one of the lighthearted scenes like the cheese incident at the airport, the many names of Persephone and the snobby school etiquette.
Also: what the hell is the deal with the drugs and changing absolutely everyone's appearance?
Yes, diversity is great and they did a good job in creating a diverse cast. But: if a character is described as "being bald and having big ears" or having a haircut like duchess Camilla: why not do that? The ethnicity doesn't matter in that case.
Also changing the entire dynamic between the characters and the weird sub-plot lines are annoying while vital plot lines from the book are missing making the story way too confusing and fast paced. Really disappointed by this adaptation.