Theres a difference between paying homage and just plain copying.
But, that's not so much the problem as the really poor writing and the simplistic attempts at social philosophizing. Reminds me of certain kinds of discussions in junior high; and maybe the movie is aimed at teens (little graphic for that audience, but the message "get off your computer and go outside and play" could be aimed at YA's). Also annoying is that the actors often seem to deliver their lines like they're sitting round the table doing a first read-through.
But honestly, I just couldn't watch the whole thing, maybe I missed the good parts.
But, that's not so much the problem as the really poor writing and the simplistic attempts at social philosophizing. Reminds me of certain kinds of discussions in junior high; and maybe the movie is aimed at teens (little graphic for that audience, but the message "get off your computer and go outside and play" could be aimed at YA's). Also annoying is that the actors often seem to deliver their lines like they're sitting round the table doing a first read-through.
But honestly, I just couldn't watch the whole thing, maybe I missed the good parts.