
Based on one of the most beloved Young Adult novels of all time: Two kids are stripped naked and left together on an island in a lake - victims of a vicious summer camp prank; But rather than have to return to camp and face the humiliation, they decide to take off, on the run together. What follows is a three day odyssey of discovery and self-discovery.... (Full plot summary below)
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Based on one of the most beloved Young Adult novels of all time: Two kids are stripped naked and left together on an island in a lake - victims of a vicious summer camp prank; But rather than have to return to camp and face the humiliation, they decide to take off, on the run together. What follows is a three day odyssey of discovery and self-discovery.
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| VarietyPeter DebrugeDirector D.J. Caruso offers a practical solution to the issue of adolescent bullying, as its two young protags respond to a case of vicious hazing not with despair or retaliation, but through teamwork and character-building. |
| The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckWhile its theme of youthful empowerment inevitably strikes an emotional chord, the film never manages to achieve any dramatic steam, plodding along in mildly diverting but essentially bland fashion. |
| RogerEbert.comMarsha McCreadieStanding Up is mainly an exercise in personality development for Grace, raising her self-esteem, and giving her confidence. |
| Village VoiceSherrie LiThe execution lacks the whimsical charm and nuance of similarly plotted Moonrise Kingdom as well as the power and clarity of 2011 documentary Bully. |
| Los Angeles TimesAnnlee EllingsonIt's unclear who this blandly titled drama is aimed at — devoid as it is of humor or any real hazard and lacking the provocative undertones of its source material. |
| User ReviewamericanravenTouching and refreshing; one of the few movies to ever bring tears to my eyes. |
| User ReviewkmtonerWhilst I found that there are issues with the story throughout, I found this film to be a sweet tale of someone who recieved the chance to be shown how to like themself. |