To All The Boys 3 is actually kinda good?

Thoughts from someone who read the books then watched the movies: I liked TATB3, even if it’s not as good as the book (the books were great and focused a lot on the family grieving the death of the mother). I love the Asian and BIPOC representation in characters like Lara Jean and Lucas! :) the scenes in Seoul made me feel like this is the closest we can get to travelling 🤣 and the scenes in Korea overall play homage to their Korean heritage and their late mother so it was refreshing that Trina the stepmom was there and honoured that too. I find LJ’s character especially relatable as she is an introverted, shy, quirky teen that’s both smart without being a nerdy typecast. Her love for baking, books, good style and 80s movie - gives her personality. She’s also obviously gone through loss too so she has emotional wisdom. I think as a protagonist she’s got her own mind and it’s refreshing to see Asian representation/a character like LJ her play a lead. Trina the stepmom is also great and I like that she doesn’t play the stereotypical “evil” figure, but is really a great new mom figure to the girls especially after the loss. Love the female friendships and redemption of Gen. The sisterhood was heartwarming too. It’s refreshing how she doesn’t get into a university because I’m sure many students can understand rejection or when life doesn’t go according to plan. They did change the schools from the books. Netflix loves the Ivy Leagues. But I want to be clear that it’s different in the books. Also refreshing that LJ gravitates to a school that’s right for her, not out of proximity to a boy and isn’t even an Ivy League so people can stop being petty about that. As for the relationship, I get why people can be meh about it, because things weren’t always healthy (I’m a John Ambrose gal myself, but I get how LJ and Peter were written to be meant together). Was LJ and Peter’s relationship perfect? No. Was he kinda dumb/emotionally immature at one point? Oh for sure. But we have to remember this is fairly realistic... they’re young. 17 or 18 probably? they’re still figuring out what healthy relationships and communication looks like. Peter also felt threatened that LJ was going to be far away because of his own abandonment issues, that’s a valid (not an excuse but a valid backstory). LJ and Peter also broke up for very valid reasons in the previous two movies (would you stay with someone who you believed was cheating? I appreciate LJ’s self respect to leave). Peters apology and romantic gesture in the end was also super sweet, and in my eyes, redeeming. A lot of people were like why didn’t they have a conversation, but I’m sure they did. That’s why there was a montage of them hugging/dancing (where they probably exchanged words and then, as Alex would say, doing the devils tango (except in this case it’s a lot more wholesome/out of love). As someone who studied counselling and see couples and individuals in my practice, even adults have this problem (poor communication, lack of boundaries, childhood wounds that still affect their adult relationships) that I think LJ and Peter are fairly decent as fictional characters go. Flawed protagonists sure, but charming and relatable. Let’s not be so quick to judge. It’s realistic/hits home for a reason... I mean, a conflict-free couple isn’t really realistic. I think for a bunch of teens about to make a decision to go away for college is fairly realistic. To be fair, they did change a bit from the books where the book focussed on them actually doing the long distance so LDR couples can relate. And for those who haven’t read the books, I do recommend them. I read them myself years ago and even though I’m no longer a teen or considered an early young adult, I think it’s reminiscent of those adolescent days & it’s nice to support Asian American work right now. Han writes a rich world and there’s a lot more growth and dimension in the novels. Netflix doesn’t always get adaptions well (look what happened to the cartoon Winx and the live action mess that was Fate the Saga... what the heck is that if y’all change the characters) but they did alright with TATB1-3. I think because the author herself was very involved in the process of casting and writing and they wanted to respect the original work which is refreshingly good.

I hate that Lara couldn't just say "oh no that text was for my sister lol I didn't get in :( " ....if they're in it forever shouldn't they be comfortable with each other? Don't even get me started on the amount of lying in kissing booth though, so toxic.

*sees title* WAIT ALEX ACTUALLY LIKES SOMEONE?!?! *rapid breathing*

But yeah, I liked the 3rd movie because of Lara

Noah has this weird puppy eyes kinda look all the time when he looks at Lara Jean and I hate it lol. It's like he's trying too hard to be the guy next door

PLEASEEE REVIEW CALL ME BY YOUR NAME YOU’LL LOVE IT

before even watching this video I'm just gonna say, no the movie was really off. Mmm I don't like how it's romanticized among teens. The only thing I liked was that she actually made a choice for herself. ThANK GOD 🙏 and the montage with her friends was nice

Sell out

I agree, this movie was the best one of the three.

What? I thought it was so bad compared to the first one lmao

As a person who read the whole book series , I was. satisfied with their approach of the third book Netflix adaptation but feel like they rushed through. Very important lessons and actions that could have been easily included and made the film better .Obviously like all movies based off books , they don’t enough time or can’t be too detailed ... just need to capture the highlights of the book but overall neflix did a good job surf this one but highly recommend reading the books or audiobook (whatever you prefer😊)

This guy gives me the creeps.

Kinda good? I found it so boring. The first one seemed ok to me ..

I LOVE this movie !!

Can you get a life other than calling every movie for teens dumb, stupid, makes no sense ETC Goddddd I can’t take your content, the thumbnails, the cheesy overacting (it’s worse than the movies themselves) , all of it. PleeeeeeeeAse

This one was worse than the other two in my opinion

Wait- Did the title of this video change...? 👀 what you doing alex

Ok I dated that scarf and coffee guy 😭 it felt like a personal attack lmao

Alex why did you change the title and let these 15 year old gen-zers bully you like this ?

If anyone is thinking what happened to Josh Sanderson. It says on the book the he dated other girl (on P.S. I Still Love You). Josh is in out-of-state university (on Always and forever, Lara Jean) and he was just mentioned on the third book.

Is this actually happening he, he, he- LIKES A MOVING. This barley happens O//-//O

Hey Alex. Gotta recommendation for you. The Witcher on Netflix. I've scrolled through your feed and I don't think you've done it yet. It's based off books and there's 3 video games too. It's a great show, people call it the next game of thrones, and it's got a lot of depth. Plus their fan base is huge so I think it'd get views.

i cant be the only one who thinks their relationship is kinda unhealthy... like they’re so overly attached and can’t go 5 minutes without each other

I’m taking my GCSEs next year and what you said about college honestly made me feel so much better and took so much stress off. Because honestly high school / secondary school (sorry lol I’m from England) is honestly one of the shittest things and everything and everyone stresses you out and schools say how these are the most important things you’ll be doing in your lives etc and it’s really hard to cope so anyway thank you for helping my perspective on college alter a lot

I ran to watch the movie just to watch your video afterwards and read the comments, I have laughed so much! AND I had forgotten about Josh the best friend - you're the best lol

I enjoy these their fun. Lara jean is pretty smart and volunteered so it was believable her getting into the colleges and Noah had the sports compared to other TV shows.i am good suspending disbelief. Loved the student loan joke and your version of Peter's letter. The first was my fave

wasnt the first movie in 2018, not 2019?

please do the duff movie 😂😂

I was really hoping to see josh

This title surprised me lol

you should do umbrella academy

*3:44* 😂🤣

That SIDESHADE AGAINST Noah Centineo😁🤣🤣🤣

is that a common thing in america where you have to get into an ivy league school otherwise you're screwed? cuz i see reaction videos of people getting into uni and theyre screaming and crying and thats lowkey scary

other way round

Twitter bullied him for hating so now he did this 😭

can you do i care a lot on netflix.

next, he would be like the kissing booth 3 is actually kinda good?

😂finally... something that is "good" to you.

Imagine coordinating your uni with your high school boyfriend lmfaooo I literally can’t!!!

But it’s nothing compared to JATP

Your videos are funny asf

I still felt like watching it even tho I saw this. It feels like Peter was so set on going to collage with her. He got in and wanted to go with her and trough out the entire movie she always excuses herself and feels bad for wanting to follow her dreams. I am so glad she chose what she wanted in the end tho, and did not let him decide for her

Great. Now I can think of New York without thinking OF THIS.

You know I have NEVER gotten offended by a movie tho until THIS MONSTROSITY was created. Like LARA JEAN WHYYYYY JUST WHYYYJABDKOAN.

1:01 I get it abs abs the musical

I had to do a double-take on that title-

Anyone notice how he changed the title from “To All The Boys 3 is kinda dumb...” to “To All The Boys 3 is actually kinda good?”

please just leave women alone jesus christ

the welcome home sign is so accurate im crying-

To all the boys 4 were pregnant and she's the father

Is that what college is like in USA lol I lost marks on my essay because I didn't have the right space between words.

Video Title: Kinda good? Alex: ThIs MaKeS nO sEnSe

Great video, love all of your video man.

Why didn't you review the santa clause 3

There’s a THIRD?

WHY IS IT THAT THEY ALWAYS USE COLLEGE AND LONG DISTANCE AS THE CONFLICT IN EVERY LAST MOVIE OR LAST EPISODE-

whach sky high

I think the ending was so unrealistic 💀they’re gonna break uppp

I love how he calls her 'Laura' the whole time

could you do Steven Universe The Movie?

He should rate Ginny and Georgia 🤤🤤🤤

can you do Bones please?

You should review mighty med

React to secrets of sulpher springs from Disney channel it is very dumb

love the channel hi

Lol i forgot u existed

on disney

hey why don’t u do bizzardvark

How did they pad out the run time with so little story to tell🤣

The way he says "Devils Tango" always sends me

in my opinion the first film was pretty good then the second was a stinking bag of crap and the third one was unwatchable!

Love when Alex and Dylan talk about the same film within a week of each other so I can compare opinions haha

i feel like they break up every 5 minutes lol

Could you please do Avtar the last Airbender but the live action movie cause it is JUST HORRIBLE

Wait a minute... Did you change the name of the title? I've watched this like 3 times and- I might have memory lost

If i'm not wrong josh's actor caught in a scandal. So maybe he was just write off of the movie. Or maybe he just not that important in the book? Idk i don't read the book.

Rewatched the other Videos before this one

Plot twist: Lara jean finds herself in a Tessa/Hardin situation at NYU

can you do black lighting show plzzz

i enjoyed this

Ngl I was watching this last night and fell asleep half way through. It was kind of bad in my own opinion😬

all of the video that he made are just crapping on movies

Laura Jean Lower Gene Lord Jean

Question, how is it that Julie and The Phantoms is bad and THIS is good.

Does he know that her name is L-A-R-A and not L-A-U-R-A😂😂😂

ikrrrr! the TATBILB 2 was BAD

DO A WHISKER AWAY ON NETFILXXXXX IT'S SOOOO CRINGEY

Hey Alex! I love your videos! Can you please do Kyle XY at some point? I was obsessed with the show as a teen and I can‘t seem to find anything about it on youtube. 😁

There is one way I can explain high school and ( college, from what I hear ) is jojo's bizarre adventure

no just no this was the worst one out of all 3

Did anyone else actually read all 3 books??!!!

primary school teachers scared tf outta me by saying i was gonna fail in secondary for my handwriting

Deffo the most boring. I watched the first movie twice in a day, it was so fun and multiple times since. I was entertained enough to sit through the second one because even though it's super frustrating, I wanted to see how it played out. Took me three days to watch the third one - very realistic, nicely shot no silly convoluted dramas and I understand LJs motivation all the way through, but yup. Boring.

Three??? I thought they were on the second one, how are they on a third already

I didn’t finish it but i can’t lie it sucked, it was dull and bleak. But I’ve read the book and the plot was good

i think people kinda forgot that they're supposed to be young in these movies lmao ofc they're going to make mistakes but at least they still learned and communicated to fix everything

Can you do Henry Danger Please please please!

I can't imagine I just watched someone ranted about something for 14 whole mins and actually found it amusing lol

The title change-