Along for the Ride

...it is heartening to see smart, confident young women supporting each other—and enjoying goofy dance breaks.

...a warm cup of duck soup for the former awkward girl’s soul...

The leads are pleasantly bland, sort of this generation’s version of Jamie Gertz/Jennifer Love Hewitt and Leto/McCarthy.

In subtle but effective ways, writer-director Alvarez shows how carefree and cheerful life could be for happy, healthy teens, a helpful reminder in stressful times.

...captures the magic of young adulthood and first love, delivering a relatable coming of age story with a sweet romance.