The Sky is Everywhere seems to operate under the idea that loss and desire are intertwined. Lennie Walker (Grace Kaufman) articulates this sentiment, saying, "The weirdest part of grief … The most inappropriate part is that … all of a sudden, since Bailey died, I can’t stop thinking about just falling into someone’s arms.” It feels like the screenwriter, Jandy Nelson, might be conflating sadness with adolescence. As …

'The Sky Is Everywhere' was something I genuinely liked. I’m unable to say anything about how it stacks up against the novel; considering it as a film on its own, however, I believe it is quite good. Grace Kaufman delivers an enjoyable performance, portraying a number of feelings within her character. The supporting cast also does well, including Jacques Colimon and Cherry Jones. It’s visually appealing too. It…