Is Principal: Am I In a Love Story? Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2018)

📖 The Core Premise

With the release of Principal: Am I In a Love Story? (2018), audiences are invited back into the world of Comedy, Romance. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "After her parents divorced, Shima Sumitomo lived with her mother. She felt uncomfortable living with her stepfather and she was unable to hang out with people at her high school. Shima Sumitomo decides to move to Hokkaido where her father lives. At her new high school in Hokkaido, she meets classmate Gen Tatebayashi and Wao Sakurai. They are the two most popular boys at her school. A principle of her school is that "Gen and Wao are for everyone." If anyone breaks the rule, that person will be ostracized. Even so, Shima Sumitomo gets closer to Gen and Wao."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. While not a career-best, Yuina Kuroshima's presence adds a necessary stability to the proceedings. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Comedy. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is Principal: Am I In a Love Story? worth your time? If you appreciate Comedy, Romance films that take risks, this is likely a must-watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, Principal: Am I In a Love Story? is a mixed bag with some redeeming qualities. With a runtime of 110 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Watch on OTT.