Review of Groove

Groove (2000)
10/10
This is the movie ravers wished "GO" was.
15 June 2000
Lemme start by saying that if you are not part of the rave scene/culture, then don't bother wasting your time with this movie because you just won't get it. With that said, lemme just say that if you ARE a part of it, then get ready for "our" movie. Bad/Sub-par acting aside, this movie is the closest thing you'll get to condensing the rave-experience into an hour and a half, from packing up your gear to that "I can't believe it's morning already"-feeling. Yes, there are drugs in the movie, but it shows the good, the bad, and all areas in between. More importantly, I think that the movie emphasizes responsible drug use (which I know I'll probably get flak for saying) although not all characters in the film are high to have a good time. The characters were all (except for one) likeable, and I don't know about you, but I've known someone like each of them in the movie. Raves are not about drugs, they are about reminding you why you are alive, and that sense of community. This movie perfectly captured that feeling without bashing you over the head with it. One last thing, make sure you watch the beginning because (I think) the best part in the film is at the beginning in the laundromat. Those of you who have seen it will know what I mean and if you haven't felt that way before, then...oh well. Groove's tag is "Are you feeling it?" My answer? "Oh yeah...so when's the after-party?"
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