Unconventional youth comedy

Rosario 2022-03-28 09:01:14

I'm tired of the clichéd youth movies in Hollywood. Suddenly a British youth comedy comes out. It feels very refreshing. Although it doesn't have the ups and downs of Hollywood plots, the background of the story is a small British town in the 1970s. It's very comfortable.
The whole process of the movie is relatively bland, and the ending is very satisfactory. The three male protagonists have found their own way. Bruce finally understands that his mother's departure was not because of his father's weakness, but because his father was not hurt. In desperation, he finally chose to stay in his hometown and be with his father; Freddie also understood that wealth cannot replace the happiness in life, and finally went on a trip with his beloved girl; Snooker also found a true understanding and love her girl.
This movie doesn't have any sensational scenes, but it is comfortable and natural to watch. It's just that simple. Maybe this is its greatest charm.

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Cemetery Junction quotes

  • [first lines]

    Mr Kendrick: Frederick Taylor. Freddie Taylor. Welcome to Vigilant Life Assurance. I see you grew up in Cemetery Junction. Went to Stone Meade, the worst school in the south of England.

  • PC Renwick: [in his face] Can I help you?

    Bruce Pearson: Wow yeah, you can start by brushing your teeth. What have you been doing, sucking a toilet bar?