32 of the worst, most problematic moments from 'The Kissing Booth 3'

Erin AjelloAug 12, 2021, 16:31 IST

Jacob Elordi and Joey King in "The Kissing Booth 3."Marcos Cruz/Netflix

Netflix's "The Kissing Booth 3" is the latest installment in the cringey rom-com film series.
Like the first two movies, it's full of clichés, manipulative relationships, and underage drinking.
Warning: This slideshow contains spoilers for "The Kissing Booth 3."

Noah and Elle, who've broken up multiple times in their year-and-a-half relationship, are considering moving in together.

Freshman can't even live off campus at Harvard. Netflix

... And Elle isn't even allowed to live off-campus as a Harvard freshman.

Freshmen have to live on campus at Harvard. Netflix

Elle has zero regard for the deadlines everyone else had to follow for college admissions.

She avoids the calls from the admissions offices. Netflix

The Flynns allow a group of teenagers to look after the details of selling the beach house.

They end up throwing several parties in the house. Netflix

Lee is bitter about his best friend being accepted to Harvard because of rules they made when they were children.

He isn't willing to let Elle make her own decision. Netflix

Installing a "For Sale" sign with concrete would definitely be an issue later on.

The sign isn't meant to be permanent. Netflix

Despite being underage, Elle and her friends privately and publicly drink alcohol throughout the movie.

The parents never seem concerned about all the alcohol consumption. Netflix

Lee and Elle want to rent out an apartment for a singular weekend to cross an item off the list.

They don't seem to have time for their little excursion. Netflix

Elle and Linda's first meeting is extremely awkward and difficult to watch.

She doesn't even give her a chance to introduce herself. Netflix

The go-kart race is a needlessly dangerous event that lasts way too long.

The race is extremely dangerous. Netflix

Noah is extremely rude to Elle during their fight about Marco.

Instead of talking things through, they just argue. Netflix

Lee inserts himself into Elle's workplace despite being told not to by her boss.

Lee needles his way into performing multiple jobs for the restaurant. Netflix

Noah gets angry when Elle prioritizes plans she's had for weeks over his surprise dinner.

He doesn't have much regard for her busy schedule. Netflix

Lee's refusal to let anyone work on the house is immature and irritating to watch.

Letting go is hard, but he doesn't even try. Netflix

Elle swallows a sip of spoiled milk instead of swallowing her pride.

There was no reason for her to actually drink it. Netflix

To make up for how he acted during his last romantic gesture, Noah surprises Elle with another romantic gesture.

They don't actually resolve any of their issues. Netflix

Lee wants Rachel to skip her college orientation so they can hang out more before school starts.

Lee just buys the tickets without asking her. Netflix

Although Lee shouldn't have gotten the tickets without asking, Rachel technically could've gone to the concert and her orientation.

Their orientations aren't even scheduled for the same week. Netflix

Noah and Elle never have a proper conversation about Marco.

Noah runs away any time there's a problem. Netflix

It's super uncomfortable to watch Elle yell at Linda in front of everyone.

The evening gets blown out of proportion. Netflix

It is not as easy to get to the Hollywood sign as Noah and Elle make it look.

In real life, the sign is closed off and secured. Netflix

Elle accuses Lee of being spoiled when she seems to live pretty comfortably.

Elle's family may not be rich, but they seem pretty comfortable. Netflix

Elle stays at the Flynns' beach house while neither Noah nor Lee are talking to her.

Her house is close enough for her to just go home. Netflix

Marco would've stayed in LA for an oblivious girl he wasn't dating.

All of the characters base their life decisions on other people. Netflix

Elle jokingly reenacts one of the most problematic moments from the first movie.

It isn't any less problematic than it was the first time. Netflix

Elle blames Lee for the fact that she lied to him.

They both manipulate the other's emotions. Netflix

Elle and Lee's childhood selves appear in unsettling sequences.

The moment was a little overplayed. Netflix

Mrs. Flynn's sudden decision not to sell the house probably would've caused more problems in real life.

It seems especially out fo character for a Realtor. Netflix

After Elle called Lee out for being spoiled, he decided to patch up his friendship with her by buying an expensive gift.

Elle won't even be at her dad's house for long. Netflix

Elle goes into her college interview completely unprepared.

She didn't do much preparation for being so passionate about the program. Netflix

The flash-forward time jump was completely jarring.

The characters get a happy ending without solving any of their problems. Netflix

The kissing-booth cameo was annoyingly forced into the movie.

They weren't subtle about the call-back to the earlier films. Netflix

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