Adapted by hart, kristin hahn and jordan horowitz from jerry spinellis novel of the same name, this tale of two teens. I thought that necktie was just about the neatest thing in. Based off a 2000 ya novel by jerry spinelli, stargirl was a movie that had me ambivalent upon seeing its trailer. Anyone unfamiliar with jerry spinelli s awardwinning young adult novel stargirl will probably cringe upon viewing julia hart s film adaptation of the same name. Star girl, a book by cathy larsen star girl song, a song by mcfly stargirl, an upcoming superhero series set to air in 2020. Stargirl is a beautifullooking film, with striking cinematography and royal color themes of maroon and gold, as if the teenage battles at play are modernday equivalents of ancient wars. Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs celebrity news. In this celebration of nonconformity, newbery medalist jerry spinelli weaves a tense, emotional tale about the perils of popularity and the thrill and inspiration of first love. Couldnt really feel emotion, but that could have been the writing or director. Dont believe id have wanted to see this movie if it werent for grace. Jerry spinelli, stargirl stargirl is what her name claims to be. We see the film through the lens of the other costar named leo, who spends. Cant help but feel they could cast a better actor to portray leo.
Ok, but now on to the love story which dominated the film more than i expected. How stargirl disney movie is different from the book. There are no tidy endings at the conclusion of jerry spinellis beloved ya novel stargirl. Last year i got the chance to visit the set of stargirl and it was so much fun. A tender ya romance about falling in love with yourself. Stargirl is a 2020 romance film based on the 2002 jerry spinelli childrens book stargirl. A possible stargirl 2 may be greenlighted, so here is what to expect from a sequel. In 2016, vanderwaal won americas got talent season 11. The novel in question is jerry spinellis best seller stargirl.
Disneys comedy drama stargirl takes place in the fictional town of mica, arizona, which was filmed in a few locations in albuquerque and new mexico. Like stargirl she keeps a grasp on who she really is and how she can share it with others the best way she can. When school started, he was beaten up and his tie was. Based on the 2000 bestselling young adult novel by jerry spinelli, stargirl initially centers around leo borlock graham verchere, a 16yearold boy doing his best to remain inconspicuous to fit. The film explores the tense emotions of, and nonconformity and selfexpression by, teenagers in high school, and the exuberance of a first love.
When a key player for the other team is injured and stargirl. A modernday classic and new york times bestseller from newbery medalist jerry spinelli. Its not meant to be connected to the movie coming out. Stargirl is a young adult novel written by american author jerry spinelli and first published in 2000. Walt disney studios releases the stargirl movie trailer teasing a feature film based on jerry spinellis 2000 novel of the same name. Adapted by hart, kristin hahn and jordan horowitz from jerry spinellis novel of the same name, this tale of two teens falling in love and struggling to find balance in their polar opposite. The novel takes the form of the worlds longest letter, in diary form, going from date to date through. Courtney whitmore, the dc comics superhero stargirl and the basis of the tv series. Then he meets a possibly magical girl, and hes doing great.
Stargirl was well received by critics, who praised stargirl s character and the novels overall message of nonconformity. Stargirl is a 2020 romantic drama film based on a novel of the same name by jerry spinelli. She sings happy birthday to classmates in the lunchroom, props a small. Grace vanderwaal film stargirl on disney plus gets. From the day she arrives at quiet mica high in a burst of color and sound, the hallways hum with the murmur of stargirl, stargirl. Jerry spinelli is the author of the newbery awardwinning maniac magee, as well as many other titles, including stargirl and his autobiography, knots in my yoyo string. The movie is based on the popular best selling book of the same name, first published in 2000 by jerry spinelli. Whether or not you can tolerate all this manic pixie dream girlness will be a deciding factor in how you respond to stargirl, a film adaptation directed by julia hart of jerry spinelli s 2000 ya novel. Jerry spinellis youngadult novel becomes a disney film starring grace vanderwaal as the title character. The film is based on the 2000 novel by jerry spinelli, a unique young. After hearing the films titular heroine described as different and magical, i. The film explores the tense emotions, nonconformity and selfexpression of teenagers in high school, and the exuberance of first love.
It will make its digital debut on dc universe on may 18, 2020, with a episode first season. Formerly homeschooled, stargirl comes to their arizona high school with a pet rat and a ukulele, wild clothes and amazing habits. The mysterious stargirl, susan caraway, is a free spirit teen that has been described as the prototypical manic pixie dream girl. A short film based on the book by jerry spinelli duration. I just liked the quote and needed something to add to the song i wrote. The 2000 book chronicles the changes that come to an arizona high school after the arrival of the.
Stargirl is based on the 2000 jerry spinelli book of the same name, and follows teenager leo. To eileen, my stargirl and to loren eiseley, who taught us that even as we are, we are becoming and to sonny liston. Okay, so the basic plot of stargirl is the same in both. Leo is as ordinary as it gets, struggling to conform to the rest of his peers, he has to.
Stargirl is firmly planted in the real world of teens, and it is nice to report the usual stereotypes are thrown out the window here. Unsurprisingly, there are some differences between the stargirl book by jerry spinelli and the new movie. What this means is that stargirls popularity and then fall from grace is expressed somewhat obliquely, through football cheers, high fives, or through leo only. Dont miss the sequel, love, stargirl, and jerry spinellis latest novel, the wardens daughter, about. Stargirl, played by americas got talent winner and selfcreated singersongwriter phenom grace vanderwaal, shows up at an arizona high school from seemingly out of nowhere. The 2000 novel by jerry spinelli has finally spawned a liveaction adaptation, this time courtesy of. Stargirl is an upcoming web television series based on the dc comics character stargirl. Grace vanderwaal, darby stanchfield, graham verchere, giancarlo esposito en shelby simmons. Stargirl is a disney plus original released in 2020 starting grace vanderwaal and graham verchere. The film is noteworthy, beyond that target audience, for the participation of the. Before there was a manic pixie dream girl, there was stargirl, at least for the youngadult set.
The other students are pretty much invisible as supporters or detractors save hillari. Porcupine necktie when i was little, my uncle pete had a necktie with a porcupine painted on it. Newberywinning spinelli spins a magical and heartbreaking tale from the stuff of high school. The word begins with a brief introduction to leo at the age of twelve, and chronicles his move from his home state of pennsylvania to arizona. A boy becomes fascinated by a new girl in school who goes by the name of stargirl.
Jerry spinellis 2000 novel stargirl predates film critic nathan rabins coining of the phrase manic pixie dream girl by a few yearsbut that doesnt mean it cant apply. But after an incident that turns much of the school against stargirl, what will this mean for her, leo, and the culture of mica high as a whole. Many millennials grew up reading spinelli books and were immediately excited to. Of course this isnt the type of film i would normally watch but. The opening act sets the stage for what one can readily interpret as a manic pixie dream girl scenario. Whether or not you can tolerate all this manic pixie dream girlness will be a deciding factor in how you respond to stargirl, a film adaptation directed by julia hart of jerry spinellis 2000 ya novel. All the differences between the stargirl book and movie. Additionally, every episode of stargirl will be available to. Eleventhgrader leo borlock cannot quite believe the new student who calls herself stargirl. Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. A boy becomes intrigued by a mysterious and quirky student named stargirl and. Stargirl is a comingofage story about an average american high schooler who finds himself drawn to the new girl at school.