I have read some of the comments about "Pump Up the Volume" here, and can't say I disagree with many of them. I happen to like the movie a lot, but I can see how some might find it silly or stereotypical in places, or just not their cup of tea.
To me, though, this film does a great job of touching on a lot of issues in its 95 minutes. Many of the characters are funny and memorable. The editing is very crisp and the soundtrack is excellent. Unlike 90% of so-called "teen" movies, this one doesn't rely on guns, violence or gratuitous sex.
No, "Pump Up the Volume" raises questions - about our society, about being young, about questioning authority. It doesn't pretend to have neat solutions to difficult problems any more than Christian Slater's character does in the film. But it tackles more stuff than most movies, and you can laugh to it. That alone puts it head and shoulders above most movies made for teenagers. You'll sure finish this film with more to talk about than after "Ferris Bueller."
Slater is very good as Hard Harry, the pirate DJ. I have a huge crush on Samantha Mathis, my favorite actress. I think she's great in this film and is a wonderful actress.
To me, though, this film does a great job of touching on a lot of issues in its 95 minutes. Many of the characters are funny and memorable. The editing is very crisp and the soundtrack is excellent. Unlike 90% of so-called "teen" movies, this one doesn't rely on guns, violence or gratuitous sex.
No, "Pump Up the Volume" raises questions - about our society, about being young, about questioning authority. It doesn't pretend to have neat solutions to difficult problems any more than Christian Slater's character does in the film. But it tackles more stuff than most movies, and you can laugh to it. That alone puts it head and shoulders above most movies made for teenagers. You'll sure finish this film with more to talk about than after "Ferris Bueller."
Slater is very good as Hard Harry, the pirate DJ. I have a huge crush on Samantha Mathis, my favorite actress. I think she's great in this film and is a wonderful actress.