Rising star Elsie Fisher is astonishingly natural as Kayla...

The young actor triumphs...

...Fisher in the pivotal role of Kayla. She doesn’t act the part as much as she breathes it.

...Bo Burnham’s authentic, warm and compassionate study of the struggle to connect and the human condition is utterly universal and a joy for any viewer, regardless of gender or graduation date.

Elsie Fisher is absolutely outstanding in the role of Kayla Day (...) her smart, observant performance gives the audience instant access to her vulnerabilities, hurt feelings and quiet determination.

'Eighth Grade' isn’t easy, both on screen and in life, but it’s a film that should be a rite of passage for all, no matter the age.

Ett coming-of-age-drama med större intensitet och autenticitet än jag någonsin sett förut.