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Adam Pascal, Annabeth Gish, Christopher McDonald

Recent college grads Stevo (Matthew Lillard) and Heroin Bob (Michael Goorjian) sport blue Mohawks, listen to hard-core punk and live according to their own rules. Not a problem in many places, but in ...( read more  read more... )Salt Lake City they're total outcasts. Add to the mix Stevo's father (Christopher McDonald), who wants his son to study law at Harvard (just as he did). Stevo must decide whether to stay true to his own ideals or start planning for his future.

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R, 97 min.

Directed by: James Merendino

Release Date: June 1, 1998

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DVD Release Date: October 19, 1999

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  • nannalauren
    March 4, 2009
    nannalauren
    Fun fact: I was living in Salt Lake City during the year this movie takes place. Instead of being punk rock, I spent my days being mocked by my second grade classmates because I wasn't Mormon. Maybe if I had dyed my hair pink they would have switched things up a bit.
  • bradwest
    February 15, 2009
    bradwest
    It's about punks in Salt Lake City and it's kind of funny. Not bad.
  • StaisilD
    December 30, 2008
    StaisilD
    Heroin Bob: "Well, it's a crazy fucked up world and we're all just floating along waiting for someone who can walk on water, man."


    Angry young Stevo (Lillard) turns his quest for total anarchy into a grungy, giddy, randomly violent rave.

    Full review coming soon
  • creepfreak
    December 21, 2008
    creepfreak
    Fu*king hilarious. Deep and emotional. Other than "Scream", this is Matthew Lillard's best performance.

    "Two punks live in Salt Lake City. The film covers their all-day routine. The realism of the character-narrated movie may be discussed. One of the punks gets ill, stays in h...( read more)ospital for three weeks, comes out again. Three parties are covered and one concert including a fight between punks, rednecks and others."

    Matthew Lillard plays the punk Stevo. It's a character I'm sure in many ways we might relate to. He's filled with anger and rage, and has quite the story to tell here(one in which he narrates). His best friend Bob has a drug problem, and loves to drink. Bob, as well, is angry with society. Hell, all of Stevo's friends are angry. But all these characters are likeable, they're funny, and they shine. Every performance here is solid. The direction and editing are well executed, and this movie even has a great soundtrack.

    The ending is where it gets most emotional. What a powerful and moving ending! It's depressing, but it has a message, one that helps Stevo open his eyes. Maybe without such a tragic event he would have never changed(although we do see some signs of regret throughout the movie). Everything Stevo has to say absorbs in us, it lingers, and it always makes us think. His performance is ferocious, it's like a speeding train that's about to collide, it's forceful, fast and vigorous. He's full of rage, but never becomes a hateful character. It's one that we study, take in and learn from, and grow to love.

    All the characters are also downright hilarious. This movie had me cracking up. It's good to have a movie with such a deep outlook, and a great sense of humor at the same time. SLC Punk sure knows how to have fun with all of it's characters. The biggest highlight for me, in terms of comedy, would be when Sean(played by Devon Sawa) goes in for a brief, but outrageous, job interview. I remember first seeing this, and after watching that specific scene, I couldn't breath from laughter. He has "FU" scribbled on his jacket and he's screaming at the poor lady who's in retail. Fu*king priceless moment! Another funny character would be Mark, the crazy, psychopathic(so it seems), gun swinging, and always misunderstood foreign guy. What a laugh riot!

    Funniest scene with Mark is when he's talking to Stevo about his new water bed...

    Mark: This one is a water bed. But it's not a normal water bed, because a normal one goes like this. Lots of waves. Funny thing is, this one doesn't have any waves.

    Stevo: Well, why didn't you just buy a normal mattress...that doesn't have waves?

    Mark: (thinks for a moment)...This one doesn't have waves.


    That was another scene that had me cracking up, even days after I've seen this movie. I'd just be sitting there with someone, and I'd remember that scene, and just start laughing. No one of course at the time knew what the hell I was laughing at, and all I could tell them was, "Just go see that movie!" That specific scene reminded me much of the same scene that was in "This is Spinal Tap". And for those who have seen it know exactly what I'm talking about. The part in This is Spinal Tap when Nigel says "These go to eleven." It's just so stupid to see people when their not actually paying attention, and give you the dumbest, but most subtle response to your question. It's hilarious to me.

    All the characters are great and there's just so many funny moments. But it's always true and honest, with the conception and form, of each character's passion to rebel. At least there's something to be said with SLC Punk, something that's worth taking into consideration. It hardly falls flat, and it's always smart and entertaining. A fast, fun, and furious ride down the path of some young mischievous punkers. I highly recommend SLC Punk!




    "*** When people adopt a fearful and aggressive personal style, we forget that somewhere inside, hidden by the punk look, the haircuts, the body piercing, the chains, the tattoos or the gang regalia, is a person who basically just wants to be loved and understood. Telling the world to go to hell is often the response of people who believe the world has told them to go to hell. James Merendino's ``SLC Punk!'' knows that, and the essential sweetness of its hero is what makes the movie more than just an attempt to shock."
    - Roger Ebert
  • djdemersseman
    November 8, 2008
    djdemersseman
    I'm sure it would've helped if I were a punk, a teenager, or some combination thereof. That said, it had to be pretty decent to garner 3½ stars from me.
  • theseeress
    October 21, 2009
    theseeress
    great movie, great moral
  • natedawg09
    October 14, 2009
    natedawg09
    THIS ONE BRINGS ME BACK TO THE OLD DAYS. LOVE BOB HE'S THE COOLEST. MAKES ME MISS MY MOHAWK.
  • cupcakekyrie
    October 14, 2009
    cupcakekyrie
    funny, witty, thought-provoking, inspirational, sad, etc etc etc. fucking amazing movie all around
  • hoodedjustice87
    October 10, 2009
    hoodedjustice87
    Memorable characters and a story I can (somewhat) relate to.
  • Totalstreet
    October 2, 2009
    Totalstreet
    Esta película fue dirigida por James Merendino (1998), trata de la vida de un joven punk anarquista cuya vida cambia cuando su mejor amigo muere de sobredosis.

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