Professional critics generally rated the film poorly, citing a lack of depth and "clunky" dialogue.
The shift from height-based bullying to internal struggles—like anxiety and panic attacks —was seen as a more relatable direction for modern teens. The Negatives Tall Girl 2
A major point of contention was Jodi's constant "negative inner voice," which many found to be an annoying and overdone narrative device. Professional critics generally rated the film poorly, citing
A low score of 35 out of 100 , indicating "generally unfavorable" reviews. IMDb: User ratings hover around 4.7/10 . Key Review Themes A low score of 35 out of 100
71% (based on 7 reviews), with an average score of 5.0/10 .
Many praised the performances of Griffin Gluck (Dunkleman), Sabrina Carpenter (Harper), and the comedic timing of Steve Zahn and Angela Kinsey as Jodi's parents.
Reviews highlight several recurring strengths and weaknesses: