Dare: A Quirky Mix of Bold Choices and Youthful Angst

Alright, so I just saw “Dare”. Remember those days in high school when everything felt like the end of the world? Well, that’s what this film captures, and it does it with a pretty snazzy cast. You’ve got Emmy Rossum and Zach Gilford giving it their all, and I have to say, that trio in the shower scene will probably stay with me longer than I’d like!

Directed by Adam Salky and produced by Lynette Howell, Dare takes you on a tour of the teenage psyche, exploring those raw, tangled feelings of sex, identity, and the messy business of growing up. It’s like they took this universal confusion and bottled it up. And then, with a big metaphorical sigh, let it all explode on screen.

So listen, there’s an honesty here that’s kinda refreshing. It doesn’t shy away from pushing those awkward buttons we often avoid, you know? Like that time in gym class when everyone was suddenly hyper-aware of everyone else. You get me.

Now, I admit, not everything landed perfectly. There’s this melodrama bit that sometimes feels a bit too much, like they were trying too hard to be a Swedish drama without the fjords. But maybe that’s the point—teenage life is dramatic, and who hasn’t exaggerated it in their heads?

Honestly, it might make you squirm a bit, in a good way, or leave you wondering why they made some of these choices. But I reckon that’s what high school was like for most of us—bewildering and full of surprises. So give it a shot. Maybe a conversation piece for fika time, over a kanelbulle and some strong coffee.

And hey, aren’t we all still just winging it like we were back then?

Check the trailer below