Professional critics generally rated the film poorly, citing a lack of depth and "clunky" dialogue.
Many praised the performances of Griffin Gluck (Dunkleman), Sabrina Carpenter (Harper), and the comedic timing of Steve Zahn and Angela Kinsey as Jodi's parents. Tall Girl 2
Critics described the storylines as "scattershot" and "nonsensical," often feeling like a "movie-a-week" filler for the Netflix catalog. Professional critics generally rated the film poorly, citing
The shift from height-based bullying to internal struggles—like anxiety and panic attacks —was seen as a more relatable direction for modern teens. The Negatives Sabrina Carpenter (Harper)