All tagged Coming of Age
I think some important aspects of the film were probably lost on the cutting room floor, and I think if this had been reworked properly it would be that much better of a film. If they had maybe cut out the whole Lucy/Claudia/Vivian friendship triangle it would have glided along better. Ultimately, the side characters, who aren’t disengaged white girls with pretty privilege, are probably the ones who should be telling this story and the ones who are the most interesting.
Bo Burnham, a highly intelligent comedian and YouTube phenom, has encapsulated not only the horrible feeling of being fourteen, but the equally horrible one of displaying that time in your life for the whole world to see. This is one of the most painful films I have ever seen and that is its highest praise.
Trying to have a little self-awareness, I can say that I fit some of the stereotypes of this film, and with a humble attitude, I can also say I agree with some of this patronizing spoonfed morality. That being said, this film still sucks.
The inspiration behind bands such as Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, and The Cure are explained, unpacked, and rehashed by the Sing Street band in a truly inspiring ode to Carney’s teenaged generation.
