mbermonte-94826 Ok... so the story is simple, like some we could see back in the 80's on Beta or VHS, but the adaptation is great. I've seen it a couple of times and the scenes are very well arranged. The way director and filming crew get our attention is great, the changes in frames and camera position and framing is excellent in my opinion. The soundtrack is ... well ... perfect fit (Spongebob, Tiny Tim? lol). Guys, are you sure you haven bee doing drugs too? Don't do drugs OK, Spongebod is bad already... but ok, fits the purpose. As for the actors... the kids are great I see talent there, and I particular like Thomas Jane character and performance (notice you on Expanse). Even though William Fichtner has a small appearance, it gives some serious acting in a junior cast. In general... I give an 8. 9 is for students that don't exist and 10 is for God.

Conrad Johnson Tonight I choose to check this film out. Honestly, anything A24 releases is always good! That said, I really liked this film. However, it's not perfect. I really didn't understand the main characters initial motivation for why he was doing, what he was doing, girl aside. His thirsty choices didn't really make much sense to me. However, on the technical aspect of the movie. I really loved the flow of the film and the editing. Also, the soundtrack is sweet! the cinematography, colour, and acting was spot on. This is a film I would still recommend and would give it another watch even with the minor flaws. Because it's entertaining and has a real summer nostalgic, crime, a dark coming of age feel to it. I'd give this a 7 out of 10.

David Ferguson Greetings again from the darkness. Crime, Romance and Bromance battle it out in the summer of 1991, accompanied by music from the 1970's, influenced by classic films of the 1980's and 90's, and starring 4 rising young stars of today. The debut feature film from writer/director Elijah Bynum comes across as the work of a film and music fanboy concerned with not leaving out any ideas in his only opportunity to make a movie. He shows enough here to likely justify another chance, but we can't help but wonder if assistance from a mentor might have fine-tuned this into a nice little gem, rather than a blip on the resume of the shooting stars he's working with.Fresh off his Oscar nominated performance in CALL ME BY YOUR NAME, Timothee Chalamet stars as Daniel, a socially awkward 18 year old. After the death of his beloved father, Daniel's mom ships him off for the summer to live with family in Cape Cod - yet another place where he will be an outsider as neither a 'Townie' nor 'Summer Bird' (the wealthy preppies in summer homes). An odd meet-cute kicks off the bromance between Daniel and local heartthrob/legend and dime-bag pot dealer Hunter Strawberry (Alex Roe, FOREVER MY GIRL). It's also the beginning of a business relationship that both showers them with cash and puts them on the road to ruin. Hunter's estranged sister McKayla is the local object of desire for the male population. Played by Maika Monroe (IT FOLLOWS), McKayla is the town vixen who ultimately and predictably falls for Daniel, unaware of his business dealings with her bad boy brother.Also in the mix here are Emory Cohen (so good in BROOKLYN) as Dex, the no-nonsense "supplier" who pushes the Hunter and Daniel dealings to greater heights, Thomas Jane as the local law enforcement presence, William Fichtner as the coke dealer Daniel tangles with, and Maia Mitchell as Hunter's love interest. There is also the fallout from recently deceased parents for Daniel, Hunter and McKayla, as well as the impending storm (now known as Hurricane Bob). An air of familiarity is not uncommon in movies, but this one is downright creepy in how many films it seems to mimic in either tone, style or content. The romance between Daniel and McKayla is the least effective story line. We want to know more about the brother-sister relationship, and are disappointed that the uber-talented Maika Monroe is given little to do other than bat her wicked eyes. It plays like a Greek tragedy where the only question is whether the tropical storm will beat the group's self-destruction. This summer story is billed as 'coming of age', but that description doesn't seem to fit unless it refers to the ever-present young narrator whose place in line only becomes clear near the end. There is a nostalgic look and feel to Mr. Bynum's film, and it's always nice to have a drive-in theatre play a role; however, his music choices - though terrific to listen to - seem to fit better two decades prior to the setting: Mott the Hoople's "All the Young Dudes", David Bowie's "Space Oddity", Uriah Heep, Linda Ronstadt and The Modern Lovers. Beyond all of that, we do learn that Hunter Strawberry does not like sprinkles.

stskotty I wasn't necessarily excited about movie before watching it. I was expecting a sort of knock off of a coming of age comedy set in a specific time period, throw in some sex and music and you have a run of the mill flick I've seen versions of a hundred times before Let me assure you this is not that! What an absolutely unique, fun spin on an age old story The director takes this film to unexpected places and the 3 young lead actors are without a doubt the Hollywood A-list of tomorrow. If you are trying to decide if you want to watch this or something else do yourself a favor and watch Hot Summer Nights. It's completely different from what you think it will be in the best possible way