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May 15, 2020

At the Movies: ‘How to Build a Girl' is an earnest, edgy delight

By LINDSEY BAHR
AP Film Writer

Sixteen-year-old Johanna Morrigan (Beanie Feldstein) lives a romantic and exciting life, at least in her imagination. The heroine of “ How to Build a Girl ” has (what she perceives to be) the misfortune of being from Wolverhampton, where everything seems to be dirty and old, where Mr. Darcys are scarce, and opportunities are even scarcer.

HOW TO BUILD A GIRL

Director: Coky Giedroyc

Cast: Beanie Feldstein, Paddy Considine, Sarah Solemani, Alfie Allen

Rating: R

Running time: 102 minutes


 
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