SLC Punk 1998

God bless America... they're going to need it.

7.112 / 10   336 vote(s)
R
Comedy Drama Crime Music

Two former geeks become 1980s punks, then party and go to concerts while deciding what to do with their lives.

Release Date 1998-09-24
Runtime 1h 37m
Directors Greg Littlewood, James Merendino, Matias Alvarez, Joshua S. Ashdown, Win Whittaker
Producers Sam Maydew, Jan de Bont, Katrina Fernandez, Tam Halling, Andrea Kreuzhage, Michael Peyser, Glenn Salloum, Peter Ward
Writer James Merendino

Maybe SLC Punk isn't exactly an accurate portrayal of my life in alternative culture, Hell, maybe it isn't exactly an accurate portrayal of anyone's life in alternative culture, but seeing a movie where people belonging to alternative culture are actually characters? That was a massive deal to me growing up, and this alone would make me a fan of SLC Punk, but even aside from that there is its unique filming style, solid acting presence and intense philospohical questions to push it over the line into worthwhile.

Final rating:★★★★ - Very strong appeal. A personal favourite.

Gimly