The Kings of Summer is a coming-of-age comedy and the critics are touched.

"Jordan Vogt-Roberts' new film The Kings of Summer has reawakened in me this feeling, and the wonder of discovery and heartbreak of love lost that went along with it. That it's also incredibly funny is also a big factor," writes Nerdist.com.

The Kings of Summer is a film about three teenage friends played by actors Nick Robinson, Gabriel Basso, and Moises Arias, who attempt to find their independence. They spend the summer, without cellphones, living in the woods and building their own house. They even make plans to hunt for their own food but opt for the nearby Boston Market instead.

"The buildup has been so enticing that it's easy enough to drift along with this slight, quirky charmer and when the puffed-up dramatic stuff gives way to the central theme of a father and son reconnecting, the film really works," writes Time.

The young stars are also praised for their performance in the film.

"The young actors - Nick Robinson, Gabriel Basso and Moses Arias - are very good, particularly Robinson, who channels a nice bratty Matthew Broderick vibe as Joe, and Arias, who isn't afraid to go for the weird as Biaggo," writes The Star-Ledger.

While it might be difficult to understand how police officers can't find the three boys, who never tell their parents where they are going, it doesn't seem to destroy the plot.

"The best way to enjoy The Kings of Summer is to view it as a likable comic fantasy dreamed up by filmmakers (Chris Galletta wrote the screenplay) who are close enough to adolescence to infuse their ramshackle story with a youthful, carefree whimsy," writes The New York Times. "So what if much of it doesn't add up? It's still kind of fun and is embellished with clever cinematic flourishes."

The movie is playing in select theaters and cities now.

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