The Myth of the American Sleepover

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isla s This is a very laidback film, focussing on quieter, sometimes heartfelt moments shared between teenagers who were (or some of which were) childhood friends and it features a nice sense of nostalgia. I'd be surprised if people couldn't relate to the situations the characters find themselves in, with peer pressure playing a big part in this coming of age film, set in a sleep little town. One or two scenes made me think of Ferris Bueller's Day Off. I wouldn't say this is greatly memorable in the same way as that film was but I did like it quite a lot, for the subtle/laidback feel it has and also for the optimistic/nostalgic tone it has. I'd definitely recommend this film, yes. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member In some ways, I really enjoyed this. I like understated movies with interesting characters that take their time to let situations unfold. This is one of those where many people will say, "Nothing happens." Yet it can't be denied that several of the characters are in a different place (mentally/emotionally) at the end than they were at the beginning of the film. It's just that movies like this have a way of sneaking up on you; seeming to meander and wander but, when it's over and you look back, you realize, "Actually, quite a LOT happened." I like tales that sneak up on me like that. On the other hand, the very even-toned way everyone speak, complete with strange pauses between lines of dialog, starts to get on my nerves. It's as if everyone was in the same low-energy mood. "Understated" doesn't have to mean, "All the characters seem either bored or depressed or both." In some ways it's like "American Graffiti" if that movie ran out of gas and was running on fumes. I'd just prefer a slightly more fun ride. The elements were all there for a good romp! But it's deliberately smothered. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Really moved me, what a motherfucking debut Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review matthew r Decent, sweet movie about children trying to be adults. A little confusing following the multitude of relationships that vary by scene. Many great scenes with a lot to unpack, Amazing the budget that produced this flick. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member After being hugely impressed with Mitchell's 'It Follows' I thought I'd search this out his earlier effort. There's nothing bad about it per se but it's very inconsequential. The film so desperately wants to be like 'Dazed and Confused' but it's nowhere near the league of that classic of the genre. Instead we follow the teenagers around fairly listlessly as they get involved in mostly unbelievable setups. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Audience Member This is a fun coming of age story, with no weird switcheroo bits of some sad shit happening, just the wistful, elusive feeling of chasing a girl on that last night of summer, the little parties, the little cliques, etc., all the stuff that makes up a small town growing up experience. Well worth tracking down, while it's not going to change your life, it's a solid way to spend an hour and a half. Recommended. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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