Banana Split (2018)

Banana Split is a teen comedy with the rare courage to make friendship—not romance—the main event, and it’s sweeter, sharper, and more emotionally honest for it. Instead of milking jealousy for easy laughs, it leans into the strange, exhilarating idea of two girls discovering they genuinely click, with Hannah Marks and Liana Liberato delivering the kind of lived-in chemistry that makes every hangout feel like a real summer memory. The script has a fresh, conversational snap, capturing that limbo between high school and whatever comes next, where feelings don’t follow rules even when you try to write them down. If you want broad gags or a tidy fairy-tale ending, this may not be your flavor—but if you’re in the mood for something funny, human, and unexpectedly warm, it’s an easy yes.

Banana Split is clearly aiming for a sweet, modern teen comedy about messy feelings, growing up, and the weird ways friendship can form after a breakup. The problem is the central setup can feel a bit too convenient to fully buy into, and the humor often lands softly, so if you’re expecting big laughs, you may end up checking your watch. The direction and score sometimes push a “this is very meaningful” vibe that can come off slightly artificial, making the tone feel more solemn than the premise promises. That said, Hannah Marks and Liana Liberato have a likable, easy chemistry, so if you’re into low-key coming-of-age awkwardness rather than sharp comedy, it might still work for you.