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Neil secretly writes same-sex, erotic fan fiction about a popular sci-fi character. And in this movie, Neil must deal with an array of frustrating hurdles and awkward surprises; or just part of growing up.
When it comes down to it, Slash is a basic teen movie with very familiar character arcs and story beats - albeit presented through unusual subject matter - but its nuanced portrayal of its realistic characters make it worth checking out.
Slash paints a sometimes brutally honest picture of what it's like to feel that you're the only one of your kind, but the film tackles various heady topics with a light, winning touch.
Johnston and Marks are strong enough in their roles, crafting characters who express uncertainty and fear in vividly different ways, to make you believe their polarizing personalities truly draw confidence and meaning from each other.
You'll want to call Slash a "romantic comedy," but that wouldn't do justice to all the social norm blurring that's more about important relationships than a goofy love story.