Is Strange Girl Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2022)

📖 The Core Premise

Strange Girl returns to the screen in 2022, bringing a fresh narrative to the various genre. 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. "Gu Li is different from birth, so she has been a troubled "problem girl" since she was a child. In her opinion, this is a manifestation of morbidity. She also often hurts her surroundings because of her "illness", so over time no one wants to be her friend. When she was in adolescence, she was suffering and fell into deep self-blame. Many years ago, Zhang Jiahe and Gu Li were neighbors, and the two were childhood playmates. One time, Gu Li rescued Zhang Jiahe, who was in danger. When Zhang Jiahe wanted to thank Gu Li, he found that Gu Li had moved. Since then, the two lost contact. After many years, Zhang Jiahe was very happy after recognizing Gu Li, and regarded Gu Li as his idol, and when Gu Li was lost, he comforted her and let her regain hope and find a way."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. In Strange Girl, even the presence of Yang Qiru struggles to save a script that feels disjointed. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good cinema. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is Strange Girl worth your time? If you appreciate various films that take risks, this is likely a decent one-time watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, Strange Girl misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 72 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.