If we set aside the blatant homophobia, the casual racism, and two scenes with very strange depictions of sexual assault against women, between all that there is still a watchable movie.
Obviously there are problems with this film and if it was given a modern retelling then I hope they would address this issues better. That being said, there is quite a lot to enjoy in this film. It is edgy and has a very unique style. There are performances by The Vandals, T. S. O. L. and. D. I. That will bring you back down memory lane to the old punk shows.
Flea and a few others give a great performance even though many of the others can't act.
The story tackles a few serious issues like disenfranchised youth in a capitalist suburban community, sexual abuse, drug and alcohol abuse, suicide, animal rights.
This film was directed by Penelope Spheeris who went on to direct Wayne's World many years later. Knowing this I will probably check out her other films.
Obviously there are problems with this film and if it was given a modern retelling then I hope they would address this issues better. That being said, there is quite a lot to enjoy in this film. It is edgy and has a very unique style. There are performances by The Vandals, T. S. O. L. and. D. I. That will bring you back down memory lane to the old punk shows.
Flea and a few others give a great performance even though many of the others can't act.
The story tackles a few serious issues like disenfranchised youth in a capitalist suburban community, sexual abuse, drug and alcohol abuse, suicide, animal rights.
This film was directed by Penelope Spheeris who went on to direct Wayne's World many years later. Knowing this I will probably check out her other films.