Suburbia
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Movie Reviews of Suburbia
Movie Review: Punker Than YOU!
Summary: 4 Stars
Sad fact people: this is the most punk rock movie that will EVER be made. Y'see, as bad as this film was, y'know, the bad acting, the horrible dialogue, the predictable plot, the fact that it was so bad makes it punk! *LOL* A total DIY independent movie which shows punk as it was in the early 80s in Los Angeles. (Although one fellow viewer once mentioned that if a show at that time in that place was ever shut down because some chick got her clothes ripped off, there would have been a riot...probably true!) The actors were all amatuers, and most likely they were all real punks and/or street kids with absolutely NO film experience to speak of, and the director did little or nothing before this film. So, why four stars if it was so crappy? Because of what the film was about! Predictability aside, this movie captures the essence of Punk. Not just "punk rock" mind you. If you're just lookin' for the "rock" part of punk, go throw on a Blink 182 or Sum 41 (whats with the numbers by the way?) album, 'cause thats as close as you're gonna get! Punk was, is, and always will be a way of life. The scene may be all but dead in this country right now, (thanks to the afore-mentioned bands killing the very essense of the the movement) but to those who understand what it is and why it was will always follow it. Its not a philosophy, its a way of life. And it can't be explained on paper, or even in film for that matter. It has to be experienced...wether you're a poor kid from nothing, kickikng ass in the pit, or a suburban brat, sick of everyone's B.S. around you and just hoping you find something better to connect with, Punk is a way of life that speaks louder than the music it comes with! This movie, along with some of the British and American documentaries, is the closest thing I've ever seen to capturing that feeling of what we've decided to call Punk. The characters, what little we know about them, they're music, the people who are against them, and the fact that they only have each other, and aren't willing to give that up for nothing, are the very things that has kept the Punk scene alive all these years, despite the so-called "posers," etc., butting they're ugly lil heads in trying to claim it as they're own. Wether you're a punk, or a skinhead, or even, since the 90s anyway, a goth, hardcore kid, grunge-type druggie person (you know what i mean!), if you get this movie, then chances are you don't need some silly review to help you undertstand why this film was so important. To the rest of you out there...you're on your own. Good luck.Movie Review: Later Days
Summary: 4 Stars
Me and my sister were in love with Suburbia when we saw it in the mid 80's. We grew up in NY, but we felt for some reason as though we belonged in California. It's great to see Suburbia again after all these years with commentary by director Penelope Spheeris to boot.Penelope Spheeris used real kids as opposed to seasoned actors. As a result, the movie has a genuine punk rock vibe, although the acting is nothing to write home about. Listening to the director's commentary, one learns the ins and outs of how and why certain aspects of the film occur. She took a lot of events taking place at that time and incorporated them into the script, such as the wild dogs in the beginning of the movie. One thing that I am kinda bummed out about is how she seems to be a bit embarassed by the movie. She almost makes excuses at times. Yes, the scene in which the two men shoot the wild dogs is a bit hard to stomach and we all know that that type of scene would never make it into a movie today. But that is one of the aspects that I love about Suburbia. It's a low budget, honest, straight out of the 80's movie. Penelope Spheeris should be 100% proud of it.
The music and live concert footage is great. D.I. and TSOL, to name a couple, provide a great soundtrack.
I've recommended Suburbia to many people over the past 16+ years and will continue to do so.
Movie Review: "Hey check it out, they did it!"
Summary: 4 Stars
Basically the closest thing to how punk rock really is. Not all punks sit on their asses all day watching TV, but I guess these ones didn't have much else to do. They can't beat the system that they were kicked out of, but they can cheat it.
Nothing much really happens, but it's a lot of fun with the music (check, The Vandals actually show up in this movie!), and it's kind of funny, and kind of coarse.
People seem to have problems with the New Waver (remember, 80's) getting her clothes torn off, but that's bound to happen if you show at a hardcore punk show looking like a hooker and acting like bitch. I think the whole point of that scene was to show how hostile the T.R. kids were towards people they felt weren't on their side; same thing with the cop, who happened to be black, and that one kid's gay dad.
The best part of this movie? Flea from The Red Hot Chili Peppers plays Razzle, the kid with who is always shooting things and kissing the rats.
Movie Review: Essential punk rocker viewing
Summary: 4 Stars
Directed by Penelope Spheeris right after DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION, this film chronicles the lives of a group of L.A. punks squatting in an abandoned suburb. The direction, writing, and acting are beyond atrocious (The RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS' Flea... then known as "Mike B." makes a cameo, proving he should never quit his day job as a whiteboy funk bass player), yet this film holds a certain charm... especially for young punk kids who seem to memorize every line of insipid dialogue. Check out the excellent live footage of D.I., T.S.O.L., and THE VANDALS. Classic stuff. The DVD has an insightful commentary track from Spheeris... she comes off sounding a bit airheaded, but she provides some interesting trivia for the punks that have seen the movie 20+ times.If you are a punk rocker or have ever been a punk rocker, you need to see this movie.
Movie Review: yay! its poseur time!
Summary: 4 Stars
heres why it gets 4 stars....awesome TSOL footage....footage of the VANDALS right b4 they slipped into permanent crappiness....solid proff why FLEA has always sucked, and will always suck...even if we was in FEAR for 10 minutes and the WEIRDOS for 5....the pet rat outacts him the whole flick....did you know keith morris from the CIRCLE JERKS started the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS?...yup they stole it.....the pointless phrase " guess what??....chickenbutt!" which pretty much saves the movie and...and....you get to see fake punkers and exploitation in all its cheap lowbudget glory...i was there and it was nothing like this. ever. not even close. but hey its hollywood and its worth pickin up if you love L.A. punk..which was the best punk scene ever....anywhere......