King Jack (2016)

Higher schooler Jack is having a rough time. He has to attend summer school, girls share around his sexted privates for a laugh, and neighborhood bullies make sure he’s always got some fresh bruises. And now, due to a family emergency, his younger cousin is set to spend a few days in their house.

Though it’s a small story told over the course of just a few days, Jack's world is fully realized. His loneliness and desire to be liked were palpable, as were the motivations of almost every person we saw on screen even though we only spent a few minutes with some of them.

A superbly crafted slice of life that far too many of us will recognize.

B+