Two school friends decide to start a pretend straight relationship in an effort to fit in.... (Full plot summary below)
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Two school friends decide to start a pretend straight relationship in an effort to fit in.
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| Slant MagazineDiego SemereneDating Amber rather seamlessly strips itself of its hyperbolic affectations to reveal a heartbreaking story of emancipation through friendship. |
| Film ThreatAlan NgIt might be easy to write off Dating Amber as yet another “coming out” film, but what it ultimately is is just plain ol’ good storytelling. |
| The Hollywood ReporterLeslie FelperinFreyne draws out fizzy, gutsy performances from his two leads, who have a genuine, charming chemistry. The authenticity of their performances is perhaps slightly out of tune with the broad caricatures on display elsewhere, such as the mean classmates, but it's ultimately forgivable given how winning the film is overall. |
| The Irish TimesDonald ClarkeThere’s not much formal romance here, but there’s a great deal of love. |
| The Observer (UK)Simran HansAs Amber becomes more comfortable with her queerness, the taciturn Eddie retreats inwards. Their parallel journeys dispense with a one-size-fits-all coming-out narrative and are handled with a lightness of touch by Irish writer and director David Freyne. |
| Los Angeles TimesTracy BrownNot all of the ancillary characters and their stories are fully developed in the film’s quick 92 minutes, but Dating Amber convincingly channels the angst and awkwardness that can be a part of teenagers’ struggles with their identity. |
| The GuardianPeter BradshawIt’s all a bit earnest and derivative and sometimes a bit lachrymose, despite some perfectly decent performances. |
| User ReviewJakubKohlThis movie plays on cliches while adding so much originality and did so beautifully. |
