The 2013 film , written and directed by Maggie Carey, is a R-rated coming-of-age comedy that subverts typical high school movie tropes by focusing on a female protagonist's sexual awakening. Set in 1993, the story follows Brandy Klark (Aubrey Plaza), a socially awkward, high-achieving valedictorian who feels academically prepared for college but woefully inexperienced in "adult" matters. Plot and Themes
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Critics generally praised the film for its bold, raunchy humor and Plaza's performance, though some noted that its "skit-like" structure occasionally hampered the narrative flow. Reviews from outlets like the Hollywood Reporter highlighted the "winning mixture" of the supporting cast and the film's spot-on production design. Review: THE TO DO LIST - FilmBuffOnline