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A different way of telling a story

Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

I actually thought this would be about a girl feeling "odd" because of being "gay"! That was me in 1967. Didn' know exactly what was being said--or which words were used to describe me. Surprisingly, the faculty--(especially my gym instructors) and many of the "popular" girls, were very supportive. I was however presented with the option of switching high schools, or attending sessions with the school psychologist. I chose the latter. I stuck it out until graduation in '68, and still see a few of those involved with "outing" me, at h.s. reunions. This film however, hit home as whatever my 14 year old nephew endured, was too much for him. He committed suicide. Please Be Kind. To Yourself. To Others. Thank You Lifetime Movies!

I was a little younger when I first watched this movie. It was about bullying and how catty girls could be; being a huge fan of the movie "Mean Girls", I decided to rewatch the movie with two of my other male friends a few days ago, thinking I would be impressed. I was not.I definitely wasn't expecting this to be a comedy so I was looking forward to some real intellectual drama. What I got instead was an average performance by most of the actors and a very melodramatic script with stereotyped characters.The mother was actually fairly realistic and her acting was undoubtedly better than anyone else's. But still, her character isn't original, because we've seen the same Mom in dozens of high school movies. Another flaw is that the film's antagonists seem to have nothing else to do with their lives other than making Vanessa miserable. It's not an accurate portrayal of high school because the mean girls aren't just mean; they're borderline evil.It's not a terrible movie but I'd never recommend it to anyone. I can see how it might appeal to some people, but it's just too over the top for me to enjoy. I would recommend watching "Mean Girls" if you're looking for a good movie with a strong message. If you're looking for something dramatic, try "Cyberbully".It isn't much better than this film but the acting is far superior and the protagonists are much more likable. But to be honest, I wouldn't really recommend that movie ordinarily, either.

In my review, comment, on Speak (2004) I mention that that I find this to be something that happens in the UK. Not in the schools I went to, though times change, but in other parts of UK society. I specifically quoted higher education and mental health. Odd Girl Out also reminds me of my attempts to use the FAQ and Message Board pages at IMDb.Starting drafting this, I still have not seen the story all the way through. I had to give up at the part where Alexa - Vanessa is writing out an English homework assignment for her previous best friend, so obvious that she is going to get really damaged by that. So, another Alexa that I have not been able to watch for more than 30 minutes is Repo, nothing like the sugar of Spy Kids or Prada.An interesting possible variation of this story as Innocent (2009). Background notes in the IMDb message board for this hint that the kidnapper might just be a variation on the Alexa – Vanessa role.

wow! hey guys, this is a real movie! it's not a typical Hollywood commercial movie about girls. no, it's something incredible that touches you deep inside. your heart will beat faster and faster, you will start crying, suffering, and in the end you will be full of life! an unbelievable movie about bullying with a more than great Alexa Vega who's the best young, new actress in the world! yes, she is. without a doubt! her best friends start bullying her, she doesn't know why. then she doesn't want to go to school anymore. why should she go? everyone hates her! no one wants to sit near her during the launch, in the corridors everyone laughs when she crosses them, during the lessons no one spokes to her. trust me guys, it doesn't matter how tough you are, this movie will touch your heart, you will cry and be happy, happy because you will discover what life is. i don't know why this movie wasn't shown all over the world. all i know is that it gives you something real, something true, it gives you life! and what's more important than life?