A film that on a small budget that is not afraid to depict the low life sadly some of us have lived through and many still do. Growing up in the schemes can be a difficult life, and parties & raves are an escape for just even a brief night.
What we have here is a simple & not overblown look back at the rave days in 1994 (so really pre-internet) when this was the biggest thing for some kids. Wild & crazy. We have a tale we've mostly seen before, of friends about to split up as one is to move away, one is poor and the other is a little better off, step fathers, authority, loving mothers and so on. Add in crazy pals, thuggish big brother syndromes and all the rest, and we have a heady cocktail. We've seen much of it before, but still for what this is, that's no big issue.
Based on a play, it is clear that it is not deviating much from the original source material. Filmed in B&W, it's a stark film and lets the story be at the forefront. The young lead two actors are excellent and give a good heartfelt performance.
Overall a fine film, very nostalgic in many ways. It's a good watch, and the coming movies by the director & writers will be something to keep an eye out for.
What we have here is a simple & not overblown look back at the rave days in 1994 (so really pre-internet) when this was the biggest thing for some kids. Wild & crazy. We have a tale we've mostly seen before, of friends about to split up as one is to move away, one is poor and the other is a little better off, step fathers, authority, loving mothers and so on. Add in crazy pals, thuggish big brother syndromes and all the rest, and we have a heady cocktail. We've seen much of it before, but still for what this is, that's no big issue.
Based on a play, it is clear that it is not deviating much from the original source material. Filmed in B&W, it's a stark film and lets the story be at the forefront. The young lead two actors are excellent and give a good heartfelt performance.
Overall a fine film, very nostalgic in many ways. It's a good watch, and the coming movies by the director & writers will be something to keep an eye out for.