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SLC Punk

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Two former geeks become 1980s punks, then party and go to concerts while deciding what to do with their lives.
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Critics Consensus

Merging anarchic spirit with straightforward melodrama, SLC Punk is a hit-and-miss odyssey of youthful rebellion elevated by Matthew Lillard's dramatically potent star turn.

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Anthony Lane The New Yorker 06/05/2023
A messy but engaging look at the punk scene in Salt Lake City during the Reagan years; that may sound a little specialized, but how many of us knew there ever was a punk scene—or even a single punk—in the home of the Mormons? Go to Full Review
Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 01/01/2000
3/4
[Matthew Lillard's] performance dominates the film, and he does a subtle, tricky job of being both an obnoxious punk and a kid in search of his direction in life. He's very good. Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 12/05/2022
2/4
The characters quickly wear out their welcome. Go to Full Review
Mark Halverson Sacramento News & Review 08/07/2008
2/5
Jeffrey M. Anderson Combustible Celluloid 05/26/2006
Funny. SLC Punk! got to me. Go to Full Review
Film Threat 12/06/2005
2/5
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Guy C Jul 31 A film every young kid should see. A story about growing up and selling out and brought eyes on posers. Matthew Lillard is fantastic in this coming of age film about sex drugs and Punk Rock See more Christ I Jul 29 Music is great, acting is great. All the guys are hot. And so are the chicks. If you grew up punk, makes the experience even better. Beats depressing " Suburbia" by a long shot. This is a cult classic. See more Nano N May 29 Tedious and chliched. See more Super T 06/20/2024 An iconic masterful movie with an excellent commentary on the scene. A movie that has followed me all throughout life. See more James L 05/28/2024 Imagine being trapped in a room with the most annoying person of all-time! that's how I feel watching the endless annoying exposition of this movie! Matthew Lillard gives the MOST CRINGE performance of all time as Steveo (so lame), while the side characters are actually much more interesting. This is the worst example of punk in film history. Where's the creativity? Where's the DIY? Where's the spirit? It's a movie: SHOW US, don't tell us. I saw this when it first came out and it was terrible then, and even worse now. It's all down to poor casting of the lead and a really annoying script. There is hope tho: the sequel is much better ^__^ See more Cody S 03/12/2024 I love this movie, love the energy and the variety of stories along the way. There are some parts that get pretty weird, but overall just a wild ride that is worth revisiting on occasion. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Two former geeks become 1980s punks, then party and go to concerts while deciding what to do with their lives.
Director
James Merendino
Producer
Sam Maydew
Screenwriter
James Merendino
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co
Blue Tulip, Beyond Films
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 23, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 1, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA)
$299.2K
Runtime
1h 37m
Sound Mix
Surround
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