‘Hello, Goodbye and Everything in Between’ Review: Break Cute?

Early within the teenage-targeted romantic comedy “Hiya, Goodbye, and Every thing in Between” — primarily based on Jennifer E. Smith’s younger grownup novel — a senior, Aidan (Jordan Fisher), performs a Ferris Bueller-like rendition of “Twist and Shout” at a home celebration to the amusement of a brand new classmate, Clare (Talia Ryder). Earlier than the night ends, the 2 have shared a kiss and make a pact to dissolve no matter relationship would possibly comply with in a 12 months’s time. (Having seen the draw back of her divorced dad and mom’ highschool romance, Clare insists and Aidan indicators on.)

The 2 met cute sufficient. However will they be capable to break up as cutely? For these viewers aged out of the film’s supposed demographic, that quandary isn’t as compelling because the proof of its lead actors’ abilities, in addition to that of the nimble actors who play their besties, Stella (Ayo Edebiri) and Scotty (Nico Hiraga).

Fisher was the primary Black actor to painting the anxiety-tormented protagonist of “Pricey Evan Hansen” on Broadway. Ryder shined in “By no means Not often Generally At all times,” about two pals who journey to New York for an abortion. “Hiya,” directed by Michael Lewen, is decidedly lighter fare.

In Clare and Aidan’s neatly circumscribed sphere, there may be not a lot worldly or familial drama. Their dad and mom are solidly loving, although neither child needs to tread of their footsteps. When the couple embark on their exit date, their pact will get examined in stunning methods, and their love’s cracks lastly begin to present.

Within the film’s early nod to the director John Hughes, “Hiya, Goodbye and Every thing In Between” set a excessive bar, one it has the expertise however not the boldness to clear.

Hiya, Goodbye and Every thing in Between
Not rated. Operating time: 1 hour 22 minutes. Watch on Netflix.