Here’s What People Are Saying About Netflix’s Newest Rom-Com ‘Sierra Burgess Is A Loser’
Netflix has dropped another original rom-com titled Sierra Burgess Is A Loser starring Shannon Purser and Noah Centineo. You’d think a movie that brings together Barb from Stranger Things and everyone’s internet boyfriend Peter Kavinsky would be a sure-fire winner… but opinion is divided.
If you haven’t watched it yet, beware of spoilers ahead!
The film has definite pros. Shannon Purser gives a career-high performance, while Noah Centineo is just as loveable as ever (and still my soulmate, so watch your back).
Not all reactions have been positive though.
#SierraBurgessIsALoser in one quote: "Your looks are the least ugly thing about you."
1. Jamey deserved better
2. Veronica deserved better
3. Dan deserved better
4. The audience deserved better— Brittany (@Bindy_417) September 8, 2018
The film is inevitably going to be compared to Netflix’s last rom-com To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before. It’s here where Sierra Burgess falls flat, due to the many problematic parts the movie overlooks.
Here’s a breakdown of what the internet is saying about the Netflix flick:
Sierra did some truly shitty things & it feels weird glorifying it
Are we romanticising lying and catfishing?
am i the only one that didn’t like this movie? i hate how sierra doesn’t apologize directly and makes it about herself/ her insecurities cause what she did was fucked up and she didn’t deserve veronica and jamey’s forgiveness. #SierraBurgessIsALoser
— ????? (@youcanswear) September 8, 2018
as much as I would love such a happy ending sorry but it cannot be any further away from the truth. loser or not she cant do what she did and still get the boy and also keep her bestfriends its SO UNREALISTIC & just wrong I was screaming NOOO the whole time #SierraBurgessIsALoser
— Meow ? (@jungkooksloverr) September 7, 2018
This scene was a punch straight in the heart
The movie isn’t perfect but Shannon Purser is an angel here on earth.
This scene physically hurt me. Those words were so accurate. Her acting is so awesome omfg. I had to pause it because I just started sobbing so hard. #SierraBurgessIsALoser pic.twitter.com/ZH3GxS5FbM
— Δάφνη ☭ (@DafneStark_) September 7, 2018
Sadly Jamey is no Peter Kavinsky
It feels like we didn’t really get to know Jamey whatsoever.
Jamey wasn’t that great of a character, Peter Kavinsky still is superior and will always be. We barely even got to know Jamey, there was no depth to his character no growth, NOTHING. #SierraBurgessIsALoser
— ? (@lavrasierra) September 8, 2018
do I really like jamey or am i still trying to get over peter?? #SierraBurgessIsALoser #ToAllTheBoysIveLovedBefore pic.twitter.com/MVhqAd8492
— alicia ? (@ayymija) September 7, 2018
Why are the text messages not in a larger font?!
What is this, a font size for ants? I literally can’t read anything.
Me, trying to read the text messages in #SierraBurgessIsALoser pic.twitter.com/dlXeCRCaBc
— Lindsey Shuford (@LindseyShu) September 8, 2018
If this whole movie is gonna be texts I can’t even read with my glasses on, Imma be pissed. #SierraBurgessIsALoser
— Kaluš (@fitserbmomma) September 8, 2018
Veronica was the total MVP
Veronica’s character progression is some truly moving stuff.
Veronica is the best character, look just at the way she grew up and changed. Then she also pushed away Jamey and she immediately regretted the kiss, she helped Sierra after all that shit.
Veronica deserved better I said what I said.#SierraBurgessIsALoser pic.twitter.com/wWb9SBgWfP— Just a poser (@AlmostCalledYou) September 7, 2018
That scene when Sierra kisses Jamey was UNCOMFORTABLE
In a v cooked scene, Veronica tricks Jamey into kissing Sierra. There’s a whole load of problems with this scene and the lack of consent. Not okay.
Sierra Burgess LITERALLY KISSED JAMEY WITHOUT HIS CONSENT IM SORRY BUT IF IT WAS THE OTHER WAY AROUND EVERYBODY WOULD BE GOING CRAZY #SierraBurgessIsALoser
— cassy lynn (@cassidyynewman) September 9, 2018
"#SierraBurgessIsALoser is the best movie ever because she doesn't change her appearance to get the guy she wants". Yeah, totally. She just catfished that guy, kissed him without his consent and didn't give a fuck about his feelings because hers were more important
— noice (@linliebermann) September 8, 2018
As were the ableist and transphobic ‘jokes’ that were thrown in
Sierra imitating a deaf person and all those nasty transphobic lines did not go unnoticed by viewers.
#SierraBurgessIsALoser is such an unbelievably toxic mess. Like saturated in transphobia: hormone jokes, "hermaphrodite" jokes, mocking the idea of trans students fighting in court to participate in gendered sports, etc
— Runaway Supernova (@GwenBenaway) September 9, 2018
PSA:
Pretending to be Deaf and flailing your arms around like you know ASL is not only fucking stupid, but it’s offensive.
so don’t fucking do it
— Chrissy☀️?? (@life_laughter_) September 8, 2018
Overall, what it this movie supposed to teach us?
There are no heroes here, we are all just losers.
#SierraBurgessIsALoser on Netflix in a nutshell:
1. Catfish someone
2. Steal a kiss
3. Ignore your friend
4. Humiliate someone
5. Never apologize to the guy
6. Get the guy pic.twitter.com/SXQn6NAsJn— Rachael Ellenbogen (@TheRachaelE) September 9, 2018
#SierraBurgessIsALoser This entire line right here is the entire movie: pic.twitter.com/VDxFRPUEoD
— ? (@caramelkane) September 7, 2018
But that sunflower song was killer, tbh
Ngl, I bawled my eyes out throughout that entire song. It slapped fam.
Me after watching #SierraBurgessIsALoser :
“I’m a sunflower, a little funny
if I was A ROSe, MAYBE YOUD WAnT ME “ pic.twitter.com/qIUVvTbn1s— Marissa ? (@meesa_meesa) September 8, 2018
Sunflower ? #SierraBurgessIsALoser pic.twitter.com/z7jJ6Pkr86
— Monica (@nicadelavega) September 8, 2018
And I truly low-key ship Sierra and Veronica
The purest relationship in this film.
This is the tea: "Veronica + Sierra" is obviously the real ship and you can't change my mind Netflix. #SierraBurgessIsALoser ?? pic.twitter.com/FcguhYPLPG
— Gabrielle. (@Gabrielle7Scort) September 7, 2018
The true love story of #SierraBurgessIsALoser is the friendship between the two girls. Seeing their genuine smiles and growth is making me happier than any cute boy moments
— Rosey Blair (@roseybeeme) September 8, 2018
Jayme is really cute and all but Sierra and Veronica are the real romance of this movie. Should have been endgame. #SierraBurgessIsALoser pic.twitter.com/oipF71qLdK
— ᴀɢᴇɴᴛ ᴄᴀʀᴛᴇʀ. ?? (@buckyslogic) September 7, 2018
And Noah still nails the role
IMHO, this dream boi should only play sensitive jocks that drive jeeps.
when Jamey said “you’re not exactly everyone’s type but you’re my type “ mhm I cried I really did #SierraBurgessIsALoser pic.twitter.com/Vfwe34bQxJ
— leslie (@martinezluvs) September 8, 2018
Petition for Noah Centineo to only play sensitive jocks who drive a Jeep and makes a girl very happy. #SierraBurgessIsALoser
— gius (@thebansheegirll) September 7, 2018
Tbh, I was still imagining him as Peter Kavinsky the entire time.