‘Sharper’: Engaging performances and brisk pacing are a cut above some semi-farfetched threads

“Sharper” (2023) – “Is this real?” – Sandra (Briana Middleton) “This is real.” – Tom (Justice Smith) This lovely, intimate exchange between two 20-somethings in a New York City bookstore carries a double meaning.  Tom shows Sandra an original edition of “Jane Eyre”, and her question refers to the famous novel and the evident spark between them. Tom has been coping with depression for a while, and now, this beautiful NYU Ph.D. student walks into his shop and makes small talk, and before you can say, “I would always rather…