I like to judge films on whether they can be improved. This is one that could not be improved, it is perfect the way it is.
I love this film.
I love how it isn't held together by one lead character, but by the entire rabble. That the separate goings on, for other 'minor' characters are as interesting as the main tale.
I love how it seems to give me a picture of the 80s that I can truly believe, especially good since I was born in the year it is set. I can still somehow agree with it's depiction, and somehow I am attracted to that time.
I love the acting in general. The comedy is kept sharp through subtlety. Often it isn't dialogue, but a mere expression that provokes the laugh, or an anecdote from a character, that makes the situation seem even more realistic.
I could go on all day. This film needs to be seen, and furthermore it needs to be seen closely... There is so much to see and miss on first viewing. Repeated viewings are advisable, as the emotional payout that this film delivers in spades, is a definite anchor for the film and worth experiencing. Between the laugh out loud moments, the beauty of fireworks, the awesome soundtrack and a feel good tone that must have been difficult to produce, this film is one of those examples of absolute film-making brilliance.
10/10
I love this film.
I love how it isn't held together by one lead character, but by the entire rabble. That the separate goings on, for other 'minor' characters are as interesting as the main tale.
I love how it seems to give me a picture of the 80s that I can truly believe, especially good since I was born in the year it is set. I can still somehow agree with it's depiction, and somehow I am attracted to that time.
I love the acting in general. The comedy is kept sharp through subtlety. Often it isn't dialogue, but a mere expression that provokes the laugh, or an anecdote from a character, that makes the situation seem even more realistic.
I could go on all day. This film needs to be seen, and furthermore it needs to be seen closely... There is so much to see and miss on first viewing. Repeated viewings are advisable, as the emotional payout that this film delivers in spades, is a definite anchor for the film and worth experiencing. Between the laugh out loud moments, the beauty of fireworks, the awesome soundtrack and a feel good tone that must have been difficult to produce, this film is one of those examples of absolute film-making brilliance.
10/10
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