Royalty

About This Movie

Royalty (2020) offers a raw look at high school life through the lens of Jax, who feels overlooked and invisible among peers. The atmosphere has this palpable tension, really captures that adolescent struggle for identity and visibility. The pacing, while at times slow, gives it room to breathe, allowing viewers to sit with the characters' emotions. The practical effects are minimal but effective in conveying the internal battles of the characters. Performances are genuine, especially from the lead, who embodies that quest for acceptance and self-expression. It's this earnest approach to tackling themes of gender non-conformity and tradition, set against the backdrop of a homecoming court, that sets it apart from typical teen dramas. Not what you'd expect on the surface.

Explores themes of gender non-conformityIntimate character-driven storytellingAuthentic performances highlight adolescent struggles