Bel Powely, Nathan Lane, Jason Ritter, Gabriel Byrne, William Moseley, Vanessa Bayer, Colin O' Donohuge Powely is Carrie Pilby; she is 19 years old and a certified genius She graduated from Harvard very early yet she doesn't know how to act or behave like everyone else Carrie sees the average human as unreliable, flawed, without morality She sees a therapist and he gives her a task; making a list of things she never has done Carrie in the process decides to fall in love too but it might be more challenging than anything She's never experienced friendship, sex etc There's also the the fact that she resents her father for living across the globe and starting a new family Sometimes the smartest thing to do is not knowing what you re doing all the time, people shouldn't have to keep making excuses for bad behavior, sex doesn't have to be complicated when it comes to dating or falling in love, we don't have to be everyone's moral guardian, being around others smarter than the average person can't make up for the loss of childhood A movie that has true heart relating to any of us that have genuinely felt alone in a big city Being super intelligent is certainly no substitute for being happy Bel Powely gives off some quirks that are truly compelling despite some plot contrivances that occasionally show up

Perfectly cast in my view. Powley the thorough bred, intense and hard to control. Non compromising, full measure of teen angst, debilitating smart and pretty but not distractingly so. Avuncular but flawed Nathan Lane spot on and Byrne the absentee dad rallying at the perfect time in an understated way getting Carrie back on track.....very satisfying. A feel good movie but what's wrong with that. Simple, hit the right flat notes before ringing true and delivering a happy ending.

A sweet rom-com. I liked Carrie and caring about her was effortless. Awkward, genius it was enjoyable and heart warming following her journey. Good performances all round.

I enjoyed this very much. The characters each had their own redeeming qualities and there was no suffering through the mandatory social justice themes found in every movie today. That's probably why the professional critics didn't like it--not enough activism. They don't realize that maybe we are sick of being preached to every second of the day.

Sharp-witted Carrie Pilby makes me laugh and relate entirely although I am not a young prodigy.

I enjoyed this film - its a bit predictable perhaps but I felt I could relate to the main, titular character. I liked the characters and I liked how Carrie dealt with situations and the suggestions of her therapist. Its not exactly an amazing film but its a quietly decent film, as coming of age films about introverts are concerned. Its not especially memorable as such perhaps but I enjoyed it and I particularly liked the father daughter relationship with Carrie (played well by Bel Powley) and her dad, only known as Mr. Pilby, played by Gabriel Byrne.

Bel Powely, Nathan Lane, Jason Ritter, Gabriel Byrne, William Moseley, Vanessa Bayer, Colin O' Donohuge Powely is Carrie Pilby; she is 19 years old and a certified genius She graduated from Harvard very early yet she doesn't know how to act or behave like everyone else Carrie sees the average human as unreliable, flawed, without morality She sees a therapist and he gives her a task; making a list of things she never has done Carrie in the process decides to fall in love too but it might be more challenging than anything She's never experienced friendship, sex etc There's also the the fact that she resents her father for living across the globe and starting a new family Sometimes the smartest thing to do is not knowing what you're doing all the time, people shouldn't have to keep making excuses for bad behavior, sex doesn't have to be complicated when it comes to dating or falling in love, we don't have to be everyone's moral guardian, being around others smarter than the average person can't make up for the loss of childhood A movie that has true heart relating to any of us that have genuinely felt alone in a big city Being super intelligent is certainly no substitute for being happy Bel Powely gives off some quirks that are truly compelling despite some plot contrivances that occasionally show up

A very sweet coming of age story with some smart edges. Unfortunately, the main character Carrie, never really changes. She starts off being entitled and poor-me focused...and despite a few fleeting moments of depth, ends in the same way. Ad more depth to this character and you've got a winner.

I thought it was a lovely little film. Great performance by the lead Bel Powley. Slightly contrived in parts but overall it was heart warming, poignant and ultimately uplifting

A cute and endearing film. The actors were relatable and very likeable. I loved it start to finish. Thanks for making it :)

A brilliant performance by the lead actress elevates and decent coming of age story to a great one!

This is a delightful gem. The young lead provides a wonderful performance. Charming.

I like this movie. The story line was unique for a romantic comedy.

I would have given this 4 stars, but it started to tail off towards the end of what was already a slow paced film. Interesting character study, and the main character is quirky and fun to watch. Where does one go to bag 3 sensitive, good looking ivy-league hotties?

Great film, one of my favourites 👌

It's refreshing to see such a smart character as a protagonist. Usually, coming-of-age stories follow woefully stupid characters trying to fit into the stupidity of main stream society, completely giving up their personal power and intelligence to be liked. It's so nice to see a character who is just "too much" for others and won't change that to be normal or liked. She is wonderfully honest. (Spoiler alert) Even in the scene with her professor when she's an infatuated 16 year old Carrie won't say what he asks her to because it doesn't feel right to her. Most 16 year old characters would have thrown themselves away in that situation. Also, so often movies have "moving moments" in which a character gets sad and slowly reflects on the past or a dead person and shares some cute but boring memory and a reflection on life that is neither enlightening nor original. This story made you feel for her with out that type of snoozey moment. I was really happy that the dialogue in this film wasn't a bunch of hackneyed phrases. But again, this type of movie is probably only for people who are somewhat like Carrie in their inability to fit in or say common things.

Definitely a Chic Flic with coming-of-age contrivances, but how would one justify the casting without the characters that were drawn? Such a pleasure to see excellent acting and direction in this genre, so much of it is shlock (Hallmark Channel I'm talking to you; I don't watch Lifetime, but think it is of much the same standard). Wish someone could/would place such intelligent-seeming people out in a rural setting, without losing the academic pinnings, but then academic intellectuals only hang out on the Coasts, eh? Enough beefing/complaining. If this genre makes you happy - this is the gold standard.

I am in love with this movie! It's rare, but sometimes a movie comes along that is so unexpected that it stays with you long after the credits roll. This is definitely one of those movies. The cast is wonderful and I loved the character of Carrie Pilby. She's funny and smart and although she's supposedly shy, she never really came across that way. I found myself engrossed in her life, hoping that things would turn out for her. And even the little things made me feel for her. Loved Nathan Lane as her therapist. This is probably my favorite role of his. And Jason Ritter was a nice surprise. This isn't a romantic comedy; not a lot of romance and not a lot of laughs either, but a nice blend with some drama thrown in. I will be watching this many more times. I hope they make more movies like this. The world needs them, badly.

This is what Netflix might call a hidden gem (but they don't). This beautiful, literary and nuanced film features a Harvard-educated, prodigiously intelligent nineteen year-old girl, who hides herself away in her apartment. The film slowly reveals the why behind her anti-social habits, and her distrust of relationships of any kind. The film has a feel-good sweetness that tastes just right as she makes halting efforts toward reconciliation, friendship and maybe even love. Ignore the critics. I recommend this one highly.

Good watch, could watch again, and can recommend. This is a great little "coming of age", literal search for identity in an extra-ordinary young woman placed in a situation to "catch up " with her peers. Firstly, I'm calling a lot of flags on this play because she's got a photographic memory, she's graduated from Harvard (she clearly could have gone on to get a Master's and a Doctorate), she's pretty much smarter than everyone, and she comes from a wealthy family that is paying for her life. Now, that said, her problems are still legitimate problems: they could just easily be SO MUCH WORSE. My biggest problem is that she learned all this crap because she was told to without any real direction in life and could be doing anything she actually wanted, but she wasn't given a support system to put her on a path to where she could be happy without this movie. But since we're in a universe where she was "shipped off", this is an emotionally centered piece where she is battling with social connection as well as the emotions involved and finally being faced with a place she could fail. I have a feeling that straight women are going to connect more with this movie that other demographics as it does focus a lot on what it means to have the appreciation of different men, and / or whether that validates part of you (as a woman) as a person. To me, it has a funny moral of "No matter your advantages, life will kick you while you're down." Bel Powley kills it, as it is almost a one woman show with rotating support characters (/ villains?), and she does a significantly large portion of the work.