The movie "Lucas" handles the challenging topic of early romance and the potential for sadness and disappointment with sensitivity. It avoids treating these emotional issues lightly, allowing viewers to connect with the small group of characters who drive the narrative, which gives us a real reason to care about their experiences as the story progresses. The film's goals are quite modest, but that’s actually what makes it work well; when Lucas earns acceptance from his former classmates, this victory resonates in what is ultimately a striking and skillfully crafted movie.

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