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SLC PUNK

"I hated her ideas because they were critical of me."

It's a good film. Although I'm not punk nor do I like a good fight. Though I have been to Salt Lake City, I'm not mormon. But I think what this film is really about is growing up. And more importantly becoming the person you will be as opposed to the person you are. That what you htik you will be at 15 is nothing compared to what you'll be by 23.

We all grow up thinking we're going to be one for the rest of our lives and at some point something makes you do a 180.

Like Jeff, he was going to take over the world via computers. Now he's found himself to be a manager at Dell. Hardly a place to hack the world from. Not that he hates his life mind you it's just not what he expected.

You just find yourself stuck in a rut and realize if you're ever going to grow it's time to move on.

Anyway, SLC PUNK stars Matthew Lillard who I've never totally enjoyed (though his impression of Shaggy is spot on down to the walk, despite how bad the rest of the movie is.) He's a punk circa 1985 growing up Salt Lake City (SLC) who comes to realize that anarchy is not the way of the world. And no matter how much he fights it he realizes that rebellion is just a phase and you never here anything about 40 year old punks.

The performances are great. Cinematography is great but sometimes in their desire to be arty the film seems a little cliche'd in it's visuals. But as the film is 5 years old I probably shouldn't bitch about that too much.

It's a good film. SOmethin that seems almost personal to the filmmakers and I like it. And by recommending this film... it's hardly a risk... anyone can get into and it doesn't feel wierd like so many indy films can. But only mainstream people care about such things. Not cool people like you.

Matt

Posted by matty at August 9, 2004 01:17 PM