The storyline is about June (Ginger Craghead-way) and Natalie (Charlotte Abney) who are best friends and call each Junebug and Sun. But one fight is going to tear it all down, and it's up to these two girls to piece their friendship back together. Between jealousy and mistreatment these girls go on an emotional rollercoaster.
This film has a great story; it is gripping and made me wonder what would happen next. The story made me think about how some friendships are too good to throw away. I like that the story has a clear message, is presented in a way that you can understand easily and everything that happens in the story has a purpose. The cinematography is very good and it lets the viewer stay with the characters so you can see how both of the girls are feeling. I also enjoyed when Natalie is writing her letter to June, you see flashbacks of their time together and that really helps you feel how Natalie is feeling. This film is definitely suitable for exhibition and the camera work is well done. I really like the sets; the outdoor ones are particularly beautiful. I also like the bedrooms because they are colorful and pretty. Another one I like is the set outside of Natalie's house because it is gorgeous and has amazing trees. The background music and sound effects are great and really set the mood for every scene. In the scene where June is in her room waiting for Natalie to text her we hear a sad sounding piano which sets the mood perfectly and helps you feel how June is feeling at that moment. Both girls grow throughout the film because they learn that one fight can't mess up their amazing friendship. Their fights will only end if both girls are courageous enough to try to make amends and forgiving enough to accept each other. All the behind the scenes work is outstanding. But I think what stands out to me most is the overall direction for the film and how the director made the writer's story come to life. My favorite scene is when Natalie is about to tear up a picture of her and June, but she stops because she knows she'll regret it. I like this scene because Natalie realizes she needs to apply that to her friendship.
This film's message is that a fight with a friend can be hard and it takes some realization and a good apology to make it right. You might think you want to throw away a good friendship, but deep down you know you'll regret it if you do.
I give Junebug and the Sun 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 18, plus adults. It would be good for families to see because it sets an example for kids that their parents can also learn from. By Josephine K., KIDS FIRST!
The storyline is about June (Ginger Craghead-way) and Natalie (Charlotte Abney) who are best friends and call each Junebug and Sun. But one fight is going to tear it all down, and it's up to these two girls to piece their friendship back together. Between jealousy and mistreatment these girls go on an emotional rollercoaster.
This film has a great story; it is gripping and made me wonder what would happen next. The story made me think about how some friendships are too good to throw away. I like that the story has a clear message, is presented in a way that you can understand easily and everything that happens in the story has a purpose. The cinematography is very good and it lets the viewer stay with the characters so you can see how both of the girls are feeling. I also enjoyed when Natalie is writing her letter to June, you see flashbacks of their time together and that really helps you feel how Natalie is feeling. This film is definitely suitable for exhibition and the camera work is well done. I really like the sets; the outdoor ones are particularly beautiful. I also like the bedrooms because they are colorful and pretty. Another one I like is the set outside of Natalie's house because it is gorgeous and has amazing trees. The background music and sound effects are great and really set the mood for every scene. In the scene where June is in her room waiting for Natalie to text her we hear a sad sounding piano which sets the mood perfectly and helps you feel how June is feeling at that moment. Both girls grow throughout the film because they learn that one fight can't mess up their amazing friendship. Their fights will only end if both girls are courageous enough to try to make amends and forgiving enough to accept each other. All the behind the scenes work is outstanding. But I think what stands out to me most is the overall direction for the film and how the director made the writer's story come to life. My favorite scene is when Natalie is about to tear up a picture of her and June, but she stops because she knows she'll regret it. I like this scene because Natalie realizes she needs to apply that to her friendship.
This film's message is that a fight with a friend can be hard and it takes some realization and a good apology to make it right. You might think you want to throw away a good friendship, but deep down you know you'll regret it if you do.
I give Junebug and the Sun 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 18, plus adults. It would be good for families to see because it sets an example for kids that their parents can also learn from. By Josephine K., KIDS FIRST!
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