SLC Punk

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Summary: Its not that Bad
Review: I live in SLC and this movie makes it seem like hell, I think when Bob realizes towards the end that everyone needs a home and SLC is his home and its not that bad. that's the part i relate with the most. Your home is really dependent on your attitude. When they were just two young punks "Raging Against the Machine" then of course they hated this "oppressive" city but then when Bob meet Trish he realized "Hey maybe this is not so bad". So I guess this movie proves that Home is Where the heart is.

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Summary: The Best Movie EVER!!!
Review: (...) The first time I saw (this movie), I loved it! It instantly became my favorite movie. This movie has everything I could ever want in a movie--it was funny, it was sad, it was deep. It made me laugh, it made me cry, it made me angry, and it made me think. The acting is just amazing. Matthew Lillard does a wonderful job playing Stevo, and ever since I saw the movie he is one of my favorite actors! His performance is so convincing; his facial expressions are great, and it is hard to believe that he isn't really a punk. At the end, when Stevo finds Bob dead from an OD at Brandy's party, it made me cry. Matthew Lillard was so convincing, I can't even describe it. Every time I watch that movie, it makes me cry without fail at the end. Heroin Bob was my favorite character, and combining his death with the acting job on Matthew Lillard's part, it is always sad and it ALWAYS makes me cry! All of the acting is spectacular, the characters are funny and very well thought-out, and the storyline is hilarious. Michael Goorjian does a great job as Heroin Bob as well. Seeing him so scared of that doctor, so scared of that needle, it was hard to believe that he was actually acting, and not really Heroin Bob. I loved the moment at the concert, when Bob gets that angry expression on his face, and he looks set to kill! It was amazing how real the performances were. I couldn't find a single flaw in the acting. I also enjoyed when Bob and Stevo are visiting Mark, and how Mark is showing off everything, then he realizes that one of his bags of pot is gone. He grabs his gun and frames Bob. It even scared me! Bob looks so scared, and his hands are shaking as he empties his pockets and even after Mark apologizes, he still looks very scared.
All in all, this is a great movie. I think you should definitely rent/buy it.

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Summary: unusually well made and entertaining, but MISGUIDED message
Review: my feelings on this excellent movie are mixed. on the one hand it is about ten times better than the worthless explosion movies that dominate theatres today, but on the other hand it is a sell out movie in the sense that it discourages youthful questioning and rebellion. while it is true that senseless rebellion, directed at nothing in particular and just angry for the sake of being angry, is not real rebellion at all, it seems self evident to me that the person who recognizes society and traditional ways of life for what they are, i.e. death traps and ridiculously absurd, will come to the conclusion that nonconformism and rebellion of the authentic kind, individual and philosophical, is perhaps the only way to a happy existence of any kind. the 'realism' represented by the main character's father is not by any means a recognition of the true state of things, but is rather a weak submission to a commodified and insane world. so in that sense i can only call this movie an active encouragement to conformity, and therefore despicable.

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Summary: Fincher meets Scorcese
Review: a charming suprise of a film; SLC performs miracles with it's shoe string budget and stale plot...not that the plot is stale on screen. The writer/director envigorates the post-adolescent angst formula beautifully...self-depricating and full of truth. It transcends period piece, the punk movement is just a symbol. Like fight club, SLC is a tale of a growth: from anti-establishmentarianism to the abandoment of extremism and, like fight club, it is done with reckless abandon. There are flashbacks within flashbacks; extreme violation of the fourth wall convention and comic book-like expressionist special effects. It is also like Mean Streets, with its gritty low-budget feel, the intense method acting and directing, and blistering soundtrack. The opening still is straight out of Goodfellas "all my life I wanted to be a gangster." But most importantly, the film has the pacing that makes both directors so enjoyable...the movie moves. Also, the direct/actor commentary on the dvd is great (if not essential) and adds a deep appreciation for the film. The film isn't really groundbreaking but it is a solid success and wholeheartidly entertaining.

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Summary: GREAT movie!
Review: Very good movie. I'm a punk, and i think it portrays the scene very accurately. Very good acting from all of the actors. The only let dowm is the ending. Oh well, the movie still rocks. See it!! Even if you don't like punk music or punk in general, just see it. Excellent movie.

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Summary: The most accurate portrayal ever!
Review: I grew up in Salt Lake during the time in this movie and I was involved in the punk scene there. The locations, events, situations and music were so realistic and true to life that it was unbelievable! They used actual locations to film the movie (The Indian Center has long been condemmed, but who can tell the difference). Great cinematography reminiscent of Scorsese used throughout. For as low budget as the film was, they did a great job with the authenticity and film quality.

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Summary: Great!
Review: This is a hilarious movie with a great performance by Matthew Lillard. I seriously recommend this title, the satire and portrayal of punks is first rate - a great watch.

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Summary: Whatever you're expecting, forget it
Review: **This film was absolutely not what I expected. I was prepared for a simple movie littered with side-splitting laughs. Which is what SLC Punks! started out to be. Quirky, intriguing characters. Funny incidents. But then it spins off into a deep, emotional drama. This completely floored me, and I loved SLC Punks! even more because it. **I can't say this movie told much of a story, and I don't think it was meant to. This movie focuses on character rather than plot, which is beautifully illustrated by the non-linear sequence of events. Stevo and Bob are introduced as 1985 SLC punks, but slowly become two people searching for themselves as the film progresses. **The acting here is absolutely fabulous. Matthew Lillard(Scream) gives us a spectacular performance, complete with much facial expression. The most powerful scene in the film is undoubtedly when Stevo finds Bob the morning after Brandy's party. He's lost and tortured, and those tears and facial torments are so real it's shocking. He's lost not only his best friend, but his inspiration, I think. After all, wasn't Bob the truest punk of them all? Michael A. Goorjian(Hard Rain) gives a fabulous performance as well, for an example watch the scene when he is confronted with the needle at the doctor's. He played the part of the neurotic, paranoia-stricken, hardcore punk true to the last thread. I personally thought Trish, as well, was very well played by Annabeth Gish(The X-Files). **Whether or not this film's focus is poseurs and punk depends how you look at it. Although they are undeniably important elements in the film, I drew very significant meaning from the characters themselves, not their lifestyle. Stevo's journey through various stages in his life had a huge impact on me as a person. But I suppose "poseur" is an integral part as well. Stevo and Bob spend their whole punk life trying to be as hardcore as possible, and being called a poseur is a horribly degrading insult. This had an impact on me as well, because in trying to be so "hardcore," maybe Stevo began to lose touch with his true character. And I think that is the beauty of him. **Watch this film. Have no expectations, draw no pretenses. Don't worry about whether or not the film itself is "poseur." Just let it take you where it wants to, and see if it has an impact on you. I'll bet it will.

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Summary: SLC punk ROCKS
Review: it isnt possible to discribe this movie in one word. ok maybe it is: outstanding. touching and funny, this comedy/drama touches the souls of punks and those like them everywhere. this movie is a must-see, although they could cut down on the cursing a little bit.

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Summary: SLC Punk nails it on the head.
Review: Wow!I thought this movie was going to be hokey,but what a great surprise! I dont know how it was for the punks in the larger metro areas, but for those of us in some of the smaller cities(Like Charleston SC or Charlotte,NC where it was less of an accepted thing,this (SLC Punk) was the way it was.The cast was absolutely brilliant,i really got the feeling that James Merendino (the director/writer)must have had some previous experience in the punk scene, because he nailed it on the head with this one!Likewise,I think Matthew Lillard was brilliant,as was Michael Goorjian(Bob).

If you were ever in the early 80's punk scene, you need to see this flick.