White Girl - 2016

Release Date: September 9, 2016
Director: Elizabeth Wood
Starring: Morgan Saylor, Brian Marc, Chris Zylka, India Menuez

Alright, grab your drinks because we’re about to talk about White Girl—the Netflix flick I stumbled upon one drunken evening, scrolling through the catalog like an emotional drunk text in movie form. You know, the type of film that pops up after a few beers, making you think, “Sure, this looks… interesting,” then 20 minutes later, you’re like, “Oh god, what am I watching?!” But somehow, you’re still glued to it, even as your morals are questioning your life choices. A film with rape scenes, drug use, violence, and, well... sex, all wrapped up in an unnecessarily gritty package.

But somehow, in its messy, chaotic, and uncomfortable way, it’s entertaining. Very entertaining. Not Oscar-worthy acting, mind you, but if you’ve had a few drinks, you might just find yourself way too invested in this trainwreck of a movie. So, let’s dive into it, shall we?

The Plot: Messy Decisions and an Even Messier Leah

So, here’s the basic premise: Leah (played by Morgan Saylor) is a college freshman living in New York City, the land of dreams, chaos, and questionable life choices. She’s basically living her best life… until she meets Blue, who, spoiler alert, is not the “gangsta” he wants you to believe he is. He’s more of a wannabe tough guy who thinks wearing leather jackets and flashing street cred is enough to convince everyone he’s part of some dangerous underground empire. But in reality? He couldn’t hurt a fly—he’s more of a soft-boiled egg in a world of hard-boiled gangster types.

Now, Leah’s not exactly making the best choices. I mean, girl, your decision-making skills are questionable at best, but there’s something about the chaotic trainwreck of it all that’s... compelling. The film doesn’t pull any punches, either. We’re talking *rape scenes, heavy drug use, some seriously uncomfortable violence, and sex that’s gritty enough to make you want to scrub your eyes with bleach afterwards. I mean, it’s not exactly a feel-good romp—more like an emotional mugging. But hey, it’s gritty, and sometimes you just need that dark, raw energy in your life, right?

The Grit: More Grimy Than My Drunk Texts

Let’s talk about the grit. This film isn’t afraid to get down and dirty with drugs, violence, and all the uncomfortable realness of a young girl making terrible decisions in the big city. At times, it feels like you’re witnessing a trainwreck in real-time—like, can you look away? Sure. Do you? Hell no. Every time Leah makes a decision, you know it’s a bad one, but you’re still sitting there like, “Alright, girl. Let’s see how this unfolds.”

From the drugs to the dangerous situations, this movie dives into some dark waters. But here’s the thing: it’s entertainingin that “I-shouldn’t-be-watching-this” kind of way. The film has a raw, uncomfortable realness to it that makes you want to shower afterward but also tune in to see just how much worse it can get. And let me tell you—it does get worse.

But in the end, that’s what makes it a wild ride. If you’re looking for something that’s unflinching and unapologetic in its depiction of bad decisions, wild behavior, and all the dark corners of life—you’ll love it. If you're looking for something heartwarming... well, you might wanna reconsider this pick.

Leah: The Trainwreck We All Secretly Want to Watch

Let’s talk about Leah, the main character. She’s a college freshman who starts out thinking she’s living her best life, making terrible decisions, and somehow still managing to keep her emotional rollercoaster going. Morgan Saylor does a great job of portraying Leah, this girl who’s just a disaster waiting to happen but with enough charm that you can’t fully hate her. You’re sitting there, watching her slowly self-destruct, but you can’t look away.

This girl is thirsty for drama. She’s like the person in the group chat who sees something go down and instead of calling the police, she’s like, “Hold my drink, I gotta dive into this mess." From drug deals to dodging consequences left and right, Leah just goes from one bad decision to the next without ever stopping to ask, "Hey, is this a good idea?" Spoiler alert: It’s never a good idea. But it’s always entertaining.

Her relationship with Blue is like watching a soap opera on fast-forward. You know it’s all going to blow up in her face, but you can’t stop watching. You laugh, you cry, and then you get annoyed because you’re like, “Leah, honey, have you seen yourself?”

Blue: The Softest "Gangsta" Ever

Now let’s talk about Blue. Here’s the thing: he’s not tough. Not in the “I’m gonna mess you up” sense. Nope. He’s more like the “I watched a few too many gangster movies and thought that I could pull it off” type of tough. I don’t know who thought he was going to be this badass street guy, but they definitely should’ve reconsidered the casting because... spoiler alert: he’s a softie.

Blue’s like that guy who tries really hard to act like he’s tough, but the moment you ask him to do something dangerous, he’ll either cry or beg you to leave him alone. He’s like a puppy wearing a leather jacket, which makes Leah's decision to get involved with him even more confusing. Like, sweetheart, I get that he's cute, but you really need to stop ignoring the red flags.

But hey, despite all of that, Blue’s entertaining—just like the movie. He’s got this misplaced confidence that somehow makes everything he does hilarious, even though you shouldn't be laughing. Watching him try to navigate the drug scenewhile simultaneously looking like he’s about to lose it at any moment? Priceless.

Final Thoughts: Grimy, Raw, and Entertaining After a Few Drinks

In the end, White Girl is a weird, gritty ride through the worst decisions a girl could make in her college years. Is it a perfect movie? Hell no. But is it entertaining? You bet your butt it is. It's raw, it's uncomfortable, and it takes you to places you might not want to go, but it’s oddly compelling. It's a film that has its moments where you’re like, “Why am I watching this?” and then, immediately after, “Okay, now I gotta know what happens next.”

If you’re looking for something that's definitely not your average Netflix flick—something that has you feeling like you need a long shower afterward but can’t stop watching—then this is your film. Just don’t expect any life lessons or a feel-good ending. You’ll get a messy, wild ride, and if that’s your jam? You’re in for a treat.

Final Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (8 out of 10 stars)

It’s gritty, messy, and raw—if you’re into that, grab your beer, hit play, and prepare to make a bad decision or two.