Modern adaptations of classical literature aren’t anything new.

What Is ‘Young Werther’ About?

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It’s a clever and cute way to start the movie and helps establish the movie’s snarky tone.

Instead, Albert is an ultra charismatic lawyer, that Werther also ends up befriending along the way.

While she mainly sticks with more genre fare, such asthe recentM.

Alison Pill and Douglas Booth looking at each other inside of a neon lit bar.

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While her character may be romantically confused, Pill is able to make the character feel immensely likable.

Douglas Booth also exudes an immense amount of energy and wit into the title role.

While Charlotte is much more of an introvert, Werther is more outgoing.

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Booth and Pill’s chemistry is surprisingly sweet.

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Lourenco also manages to make the movie flow at a brisk pace, running at almost exactly 90 minutes.

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He never wastes any time getting into the story.

Young Wertheris now playing in theaters.

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