The CHIEF October 2021

Film Review

By Vanessa Kapper

Movie Review: All the Bright Places

Just in time for Suicide Awareness Month, I have just recently finished rewatching All the Bright Places for possibly the millionth time. All the Bright Places, a teenage love story starring Elle Fanning, is a Netflix film showcasing suicide prevention and mental illness awareness. Its elegantly composed music combined with the heartbreaking storyline makes a perfect tear- jerker. All the Bright Places is about Violet Markey, recovering from her sister’s death, and Theodore Finch, a guy stereotyped as a “freak” at school with a gut-wrenching past who both go on an adventure around the beauties of Indiana for a school project. During this time, they learn more about each other and begin to form a teenage romance. What I love about this movie is how dominantly the music plays a role, showing just how important music can contribute to a storyline. By watching this movie, it will give you a sense of individuality and a new perspective on this complex world we live in.