Platt’s vocal performance might soar, but his choices are not merely overwrought; there are an assemblage of jigging

that’s often played for laughs rather than real pathos. Platt reprising his role, on the other hand, is the least of the film's problems: his character is threadbare, and there’s no amount of experience that can add depth to Evan. His task is made all the more challenging because Evan isn’t a likable character. His unsympathetic rendering doesn’t solely stem from the fact that he lied about being friends with Connor. His rot takes root in apathy, as heexhibits almost no regard for the feelings of Zoe, her parents or even Connor.