I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

It is not deep, but it is fun to watch. It does have a bit more of an edge to it than other similar films.

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

I thought of writing an entire film review about teenagers, based on "Palo Alto," a "nepotic" film directed by granddaughter of Francis Ford Coppola and starring the son of the almost extinct Val Kilmer and a niece of Julia Roberts. I wanted to talk about the profound existential drama of adolescence and the post-war European communism during the sub-genus in the fifties, James Dean and Marlon Brando included. I wanted to comment on the 80 and the playful spirit of a world that was not going to nowhere, but survived. (Except films from Francis Ford Coppola, filled of that agonizing nature of the Cold War). I thought that this Palo Alto even serve to illustrate the times of nihilism exacerbated era of technology we live. He believed, by the way, in a kind of psychic return to the days of Nicholas Ray and troubled teens. But gentlemen, I confess: The little film of yore does not even to begin the warmest of the discussions.

I have read some other reviews that were not positive and I have to wonder why. For my generation this film was 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High', a good film, that told yet another 'coming of age' story, but sort of got the kids right. Fast Times was a bit moralistic though, and though it had some great scenes and lots of humor, and launched some careers, it did not achieve true authenticity.Palo Alto has pretty teen actors (many of whom actually look their age), but it is not the typical hindsight re-telling of someone's first love/realization of adulthood. It dwells in the lost world of the teen but does not try to make sense of any of it or neatly package it for us, the viewers. There is an edge here, of uncertainty and danger, that rings true. These kids do stupid unpredictable things and make dumb mistakes, which sometimes have real consequences, and sometimes don't. The film does not try to gloss things over with humor or eventual redemption, which I really appreciated. These kids are trying to make sense of the world around them that is trying to process them through to adulthood. Sadly, most of the adults portrayed are very poor role models and offer little help or insight. In response, we see the main characters shift between being kids, and the safety that comes with that, and trying to act like adults, which they are not quite ready to be.What I liked about the film is that it just lays it out, much like Pheobe Gloeckners "Diary of a Teenage Girl", which moves away from typical American cinema by letting the viewer decide what to make of what they're seeing. Gloeckner's film is a bit more raw and maybe more difficult for some, but both of these films portray an aspect of youth that most films, and perhaps many adults, would prefer to step over and not think about.Some people might not like this film because the actors are pretty and it portrays a teenage love story, but these are minor flaws and don't detract from the fact that Coppola is a gifted director and has told a story worth telling in a way that will reach your heart if you have one.

Palo Alto is one of my all-time favorite movies. It touches my heart unlike most dramas, and is more realistic than any other high school movie. It touches on important subject, and brings to life an atmosphere of what real high school is. It is powerful, and incredibly emotional at times. It doesn't try to be something it's not, doesn't try to make high school look better than it is. It's the most honest movie I have truly ever watched, and I go back to it again and again. Gia Coppola did an excellent job telling the original story of what James Franco had written. I thought I would go ahead and list some criteria (from least important, to most important: Filmography, and setting: The setting takes place exactly where the title says it does, Palo Alto, California. Most of the time the lighting in the film is somewhat dreary and gloomy. I would definitely categorize this as an "art film" because it's the actiong that brings this to life, the setting is merely a backdrop. Much of the filming has wide shots, and shots from down below, showing lots of shadows and emotion on the characters faces. Acting: I would give the acting an A, Emma Roberts being the one who did the best job portraying her character, although Jack Kilmer comes a close second. He really makes us believe he's s teenage guy in a small town, messing around to have some fun. Everybody in the film is extremely believable, they reminded me of people I know. Even myself-- I can relate to all of it. The small town boredom, and partying every weekend to try to bring some life back into our eyes. Theme: This is my most important criteria. We all know that the main plot of the story is what ties it all together. But with Palo Alto, the only major plot is teenagers dealing with everyday struggles, and how to maneuver around new relationships. Dealing with things like hook-ups, drinking, community service, friendship, and sports.It is so incredibly well done and believable. I have gone through high school myself, and first watched this back when I was actually in high school. It was a breath of fresh air from all of the other high school dramas portraying high school to be something it's not. I would highly recommend any high school-er watching this, or anyone really. We sympathize with the characters, and cry and laugh at the same time. It's a great film.On the other hand, I could see why people wouldn't like this movie. It doesn't sugar coat anything. It shows underage kids having sex, using vulgar language, and doing things such as drinking and smoking weed. It's not for everyone. I assume that older generations wouldn't approve... if only they knew that this is exactly what their kids are actually doing. It can be a hard movie to watch at times, one scene being especially fragile where a young girl is taken advantage of time and time again, and we can only watch as she makes one mistake after another. But that's truly what high school is about, learning and growing. Some of my favorite quotes from the movie: "You don't care about anything.""I wish I didn't care about anything.""there are girls looking for love, boys looking for trouble, and men looking for both.""I'm shivering because you're beautiful."

Although the characters are in high school, this is not a typical "coming of age" movie. Each of the character's are struggling with their own personal demons, less tangible than the typical class bully or the hard to get cheerleader. They are filling their boredom or the lack of love Coppola alludes to by the parents who constantly talk on the phone, or play video games, and generally seem distracted, if well meaning. They are plagued with eruptions of emotion and no outlet, causing characters like Nat Wolff's to act recklessly, driving towards traffic on the left side of the road, in order to keep from feeling numb. There is a paradox of emotional numbness and simultaneous intense emotional turmoil that exists in adolescence- when Jack Kilmer's character accuses Emma Robert's character of not caring about anything, she responds by asserting that she cares too much about everything. These conflicting feelings of caring for nothing and everything at the same time cause the characters to act without purpose. They have sex without love. They smoke cigarettes. They self destruct.