This is Larry Clark's best film, not Kids! It?s still pretty disturbing though and it?s been rightfully said, ?This isn?t realism, it?s exploitation?
Brad Renfro, Nick Stahl, Rachel Miner
Marty (Brad Renfro) is a tormented surfer who relies on his longtime pal Bobby (Nick Stahl) for rides to the beach and South Florida bars despite vicious abuse. But when Bobby turns his unwanted atten...( read more
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DVD Release Date: January 29, 2002
Stats: 1,342 reviews
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Flixster Reviews (1,342)
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September 23, 2009
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July 28, 2008
Brutally honest and extremely dark film retelling the story of a group of teens pushed to the edge by one of their own..eventually leading to murder.
Not recommended for the weak stomached.
Amzing performances from the late Brad Renfro and Nick Stahl -
May 16, 2008
This is the best Larry Clark film ever. I just love this movie. It's a sick, disturbing and depressing story of blind and troubled youth down in a suburb west of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and it's all true. This film is based on the harrowing true story of the murder of teenager B...( read more)
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November 19, 2009
When I first viewed this film, I hated it. I thought it was offensive, nasty and unnecessary. I was compelled to watch it again, mainly because I've developed a big liking for Michael Pitt, and I'm very glad that I did. Despite the extremely cinematic presentation of the characte...( read more)
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October 27, 2009
My favorite Larry Clark film. The characters are so reckless and fascinating.
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October 10, 2009
deeply disturbing movies with a great young cast. brad renfro, nick stahl and michael pitt are excellent in this film. check it out. Way better than 'Kids"
Critic Reviews
Some call it realism; I'd call it exploitation. full review
Clark is not some objectified, outside adult observer making an after-school special, but an artist who has made a leap into this teenage mindscape. full review
A riot of sleazy camera moves, bad acting, and maladroit profane dialogue. full review
An honest piece of work by a filmmaker who has found his level. full review
Some of his detractors have called Mr. Clark a pornographer, but this is an insult to honest smut-peddlers, who treat their subjects with more respect than he does. full review
One has to wonder about the mind-set of a middle-aged filmmaker who repeatedly seeks out material about amoral and promiscuous teenagers with little to say. full review
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