“The Edge of Seventeen” – Nadine (Hailee Steinfeld) is not 16-years-old and on the cusp or edge of turning 17. No, Nadine is already 17, and I believe that the “edge” in this film’s title refers to the acidity can come with this particular age. As the movie plays out, Nadine feels that the “Game of Life” did not exactly deal her a straight flush, however, in this new high school comedy/drama, the audience quickly learns that the world does not spill figurative acid on her either. Nadine spills it…
Engaging performances give ‘The Edge of Seventeen’ an edge over other high school films
