Edge of Seventeen is a brilliant film for so many reasons. The writing, directing and acting are all spot on. God knows how much effort it must have taken to put a jewel like this together. This was clearly a labour of love. A mega budget could never have produced integrity like this.
For those of you panning the soundtrack, fuggedaboutit. I was 20 in 1980 and I know New Wave like the back of my hand. I witnessed it being born. It was absolutely huge here in Toronto. Whoever selected the music for this film deserves an award. They knew what they were doing.
The detail with regard to 80s paraphernalia and "style" is unbelievable. The level of accuracy with which this movie presents the 80s is akin to what one might see in a Merchant-Ivory costume drama. Every minute detail is correct. The movie even "feels" right.
Edge of Seventeen has "bona fide" written all over it. Major kudos to the writer and director. You've nailed the 80s like no one ever has. This could be a gay companion piece to The Breakfast Club, except it's deeper and more honest.
There is a reason why Edge of Seventeen is such a cult film: it has penetrated the soul of the times. Stafford's confusion, angst, vulnerability, denial, and acceptance all ring true. The main actors are fleshed out and "real".
What an intelligent, thoughtful, sincere film. Those of us who appreciate what is being represented through this movie can only regard it as brilliant! This is what the art of movie making is all about. Congratulations to everyone involved.
For those of you panning the soundtrack, fuggedaboutit. I was 20 in 1980 and I know New Wave like the back of my hand. I witnessed it being born. It was absolutely huge here in Toronto. Whoever selected the music for this film deserves an award. They knew what they were doing.
The detail with regard to 80s paraphernalia and "style" is unbelievable. The level of accuracy with which this movie presents the 80s is akin to what one might see in a Merchant-Ivory costume drama. Every minute detail is correct. The movie even "feels" right.
Edge of Seventeen has "bona fide" written all over it. Major kudos to the writer and director. You've nailed the 80s like no one ever has. This could be a gay companion piece to The Breakfast Club, except it's deeper and more honest.
There is a reason why Edge of Seventeen is such a cult film: it has penetrated the soul of the times. Stafford's confusion, angst, vulnerability, denial, and acceptance all ring true. The main actors are fleshed out and "real".
What an intelligent, thoughtful, sincere film. Those of us who appreciate what is being represented through this movie can only regard it as brilliant! This is what the art of movie making is all about. Congratulations to everyone involved.