As a fan of Albert Camus and Jean-Luc Godard, teenage Nick Twisp is definitely out of his element when his mother and her boyfriend move the family to a trailer park. When a pretty neighbor named Sheeni plays records by French crooners, it's love at first sight for frustrated and inexperienced Nick. Learning that she is dating someone, Nick launches a hilarious quest to find his way into Sheeni's heart -- and bed..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 87 minutes
✓ Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
✓ Stars: Michael Cera, Portia Doubleday, Jean Smart, Zach Galifianakis, Erik Knudsen
✓ Director: Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, David Permut, Pamela Martin, Chuy Chávez
The Youth in Revolt (2009) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Youth in Revolt (2009) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Youth in Revolt (2009) is staring with Michael Cera, Portia Doubleday, Jean Smart, Zach Galifianakis, Erik Knudsen, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, David Permut, Pamela Martin, Chuy Chávez juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.