After the first movie, “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,” we all fell in love with both main characters Peter Kavinsky and Laura Jean. Netflix was at the top of all blogs and tabloids and the film was a major success.From the classic school girl romance to the culturally inclusive cast, the response to this Netflix Original Film was nothing short of iconic.
Mega-fan of all things cinema , Faith Koobial says “I liked the first movie and thought the concept of her love letters being “leaked” was unique and appreciated since most things aren’t hand-written anymore. Laura Jean’s innocence, yet boldness was endearing and relatable to me, specifically.”
Main characters Peter and Laura Jean at graduation together- photo credits: Amisha Ali
With the first film being a fan favorite, the anticipation for what came next in the sequel and final film was at an all time high. Rom-com fanatic, Amisha Ali said “The first movie was my favorite. After the first movie, it was a bit predictable and felt a lot like other movies.”
Netflix is known for milking the success of their original films and shows. A great example of this is their original film “The Kissing Booth,” which went on to a sequel and upcoming third film after gathering buzz from their first film which gained quite the success.
“The media reacted so negatively to the third film because of the constant reminders of all of the things seniors would not be able to do… I literally watched them have the senior year I’ll never get to have. From promposals to yearbook signing to even being respected as a senior. It is the worst feeling knowing that you have no control, watching them have all that you thought you could’ve had,” said Ali.
Laura Jean at her 2021 high school senior graduation- photo credits: Amisha Ali.
Ali speaks to what many reviewers of the final film had to say. Most media coverage concerning To All the Boys : Always and Forever was about the Covid-less version of our 2021 world that these teens are living in, one much like the one viewers never got to experience.
