Dear Lemon Lima

Wow.  Just wow.  This was a recommended Netflix pick for me and they got it right.  The story was interesting, the characters quirky and strange, the cinematography engaging.  A feminist tale of friendship and community - very excellent.

Dear Lemon Lima
Released: 2009
Stars: Savanah Wiltfong, Shayne Topp, Elenaor Hutchins
Director: Suzi Yoonessi
Genre: Dramedy, Teen Drama
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 78% Fresh
Available on: Netflix

Vanessa gets a dose of reality when Philip, her one true love, ends their relationship, again. The quirky teen enrolls in his school to win him back, but ends up making matters worse. Downgraded to social outcast, Vanessa struggles to reclaim Phillip's affection. Luckily, when Vanessa is declared a captain for the school's Snowstorm Survivor competition, she assembles a team of like minded misfits to prove they deserve to compete and hopefully win her love's heart again. -- (C) Official Site

This movie really impressed me.  I enjoyed it very much, and was very engaged in the story and with the oddball characters.   What I loved most is that this is a thoroughly feminist interpretation of the teen romantic comedy, with one massive gut punch that comes out of nowhere.  It's also about community and is just incredibly positive and affirming.  Yes to Dear Lemon Lima.