The film “More Beautiful,” a sequel to the popular “Beautiful,” has premiered and is generating a range of responses from critics. While some praise its exploration of teenage emotions and coming-of-age themes, others criticize its handling of the relationship between a teacher and a student. The movie stars Karoline Hamm as Selma, a high school student who develops a connection with her music teacher, Johan, played by Tue Lunding.

The central plot revolves around Selma’s lie about her age when she meets Johan, and the subsequent complications that arise when he discovers she is his student. The film delves into their relationship and the power dynamics at play.

Politiken gives the film a favorable review, awarding it four out of six hearts, noting the film’s willingness to explore complex issues without providing simplistic answers. Information echoes this sentiment, describing “More Beautiful” as a well-executed coming-of-age story that avoids clichés. The paper highlights the film’s focus on Selma’s personal growth rather than delving into broader issues of power and consent.

However, Jyllands-Posten offers a less enthusiastic assessment, giving the film only two out of six stars. The newspaper criticizes the lack of believability in the romance and suggests the film fails to address the problematic nature of the relationship. They argue that the film doesn’t succeed as either a romantic story or a compelling exploration of grooming.

Despite the varying opinions, critics acknowledge that “More Beautiful” approaches the subject of a relationship between a teacher and student from a unique angle, focusing on the characters’ personal journeys and the complexities of teenage emotions.