SLC Punk

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Summary: SLC Punk...Rockin review
Review: Last night I saw SLC Punk for the first time.I thought it totally rocked.They use the concept of anarchy to make a very deep point.The characters were easy to relate to...even though I'm not at all a punk.They had insights to things that blew my mind.I even sat down and composed a paper on it when it was over and can't stop reciting the lines. The content and language are strong and not suitable for young children,but I would recomend it to anyone who likes a mix of comedy and deep thoughts.All in all...I absolutely loved SLC Punk...check it out.

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Summary: Punk isn't the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Review: I'm not going to explain the plot because you've probably read it about 20 times before you read this review. However, I would like to address some key points that most people miss in the movie.

First, anyone that thinks watching this movie makes them a punk is wrong. It's not meant to be some kind of punk culture symbol. Many of the stories included are from the director/writer's own experience. Many of my punk friends simply wrote this movie off as "for poseurs."

But, the movie isn't meant to be any source of punk culture, but a story about punk culture in the early 80's. How anyone could make a judgement on this movie without realizing this is beyond me. Maybe they are just too caught up in keeping their image of "punk" that they forgot to have fun and enjoy a good movie once in a while.

This movie is great and it's not just for punks. Everyone I show this movie to that doesnt try to judge its "punkness" enjoys it. The movie will make you laugh, think, and cry. I know I did. But, maybe I'm just a poseur and not "punk" enough for everyone else.

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Summary: THIS MOVIE IS GARBAGE!
Review: SLC Punk is a complete waste of time and talent. Matthew Lillard gives a really good performance as an anarchist going through some major life changes, but the rest of this film is a waste. Way too much hokey philosophy and hackneyed visual shots by a third rate cinematographer. The soundtrack is great--Sex Pistols, Fugazi, Specials, even a little Rush at the end. But Heroin Bob played by Goorjian is completely overacted and ridiculous, he ruins every scene he is in with his inadequacies. One other thing, will someone please get the acid trip right. The director of this film has chosen to go the traditional Easy Rider acid trip route which is a total wreck. I'd love to see just once an accurate portrayal of LSD consumption on the big screen (check out Fear and Loathing). This movie is for posers, I caught it on HBO at 2:00 in the morning so luckily I didn't waste any cash on it. But if your into a mindless story with an aimless plot that leads nowhere then check out SLC Punk.

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Summary: This movie rocks!
Review: This movie is awesome. Matthew Lillard(who I am a major fan of) plays Stevo a punk in 1985. Stevo believes in Anarchy. No rules, just chaos. He parties and when there isn't a party he kicks in SLC with his best friend, Bob and waits for the next one. His life is going great as every college graduate's life should. He takes you on a journey through the life of a punk in the 1980's. And so as to not ruin such a terrific movie you'll just have to see it for yourself. This movie is so real and it almost seems like you're Stevo's friend and you party w/ him. I think everyone should see this movie.

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Summary: Great Film
Review: This is a great film , with a great soundtrack , with fine acting , and insight into the punk lifestyle. At first I didn't buy it. I was disgusted with the characters just sitting around , doing as many drugs as possible , and fighting ( sterotypes ) right down to the fashions. But at the end of the film it i realized it was all planned. And i am glad that we have a movie like this. Only complaint: I wish they could have gotten somebody besides Matt Lillard because that guy ..... me off.

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Summary: great movie
Review: this movie was entertaining and made me think. good storyline, good music, it was good all around. matthew lillard makes a great bluehaired babe in this movie. my friends and i made comparisons to the characters in the movie and real life punks we know. pretty close in the way of thinking and dressing. i recommend this movie to anyone.

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Summary: FUNNY AND RELEVANT
Review: This is one of the best films of last year. It is a realalistic look at teen rebelion that doesen't have to dumb itself down to appeal to every teenage jerk and punk wannabe out there. I think that this covers exactly how I've been feeling and what I've been thinking about as I get older. It's also got a great punk music soundtrack. Mathew Lillard (who stars as Stevo) establishes himself as more than that weird guy in Scream and instead as a real actor.

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Summary: Just a TAD too much angst and rage.
Review: I don't care who you are, you are going to cry during this movie. Tears of laughter, and definitely tears of sadness; especially at the end. Bascially about two punks growing up in Salt Lake City, smack dab in the middle of Mormon headquarters; and dealing with their daily criticism, and how they see the world. The movie can actually help you learn a bit about yourself, anarchy, and how the world relaly works. Finally, a movie with a little truth to it. Matthew Lillard gives his best performance to date in the flick; and that's no lie! A must see.

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Summary: Save your money and buy a Greg Araki film
Review: Wanna be punk kids. Small town america. Rich boy with a big mohawk. Angst. Angst. More Angst. Its Like Greg Araki lite. Great blue hair and super soundtrack but...it lacks something... Hmmmm...This movie could be best described as 50% My Own Private Idaho (only punk and not gay), 30% Fast Times At Ridgemont High (only post High School and Punk, not new wave) and 20% "lets hook it up with a punk soundtrack and the kids will love it". I was kinda depressed by this movie. Maybe it hit too close to home and I felt like I know 10 people who could have easily been Stevo. There were some scenes in the flick that I really laughed at...The doctor visit at the start of the film, the convience store incident, Stevos talk with his mom and dad about law school. But mostly I just didnt believe Matthew Lillard as a punk. Maybe that's the point. Im not sure. The ending, I felt, was contrived and just silly. And the fact that the movie seems to be trying to say that "all punks have to grow up" just makes me shiver and laugh. This movie is worth a rental but Im not sure about buying it. hmmm. I wouldn't buy it but I wouldnt laugh at you if you did... I would suggest maybe checking Greg Araki out before you slap your money down for this flick.

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Summary: Tears!
Review: You'll end up crying watching this one; tears of laughter are a must. This movie tries to be somewhat subtle in it's humor, but gets the point across.

The characters are witty and outrageous. The sets and costumes are overdramatic and really help this movie in it's cause. Anyone who enjoys comedy or the punk movement will get a good kick out of this movie.

The humor is witty and Matt Lillard is probably the most underrated actor of his generation. I highly reccommend this movie for people who reside in Utah and out.