It is indeed more vivid and natural for a native California director to make a film of this kind of subject matter. Mid90s, the director, based on his own growth environment and time, once again brought American street culture to the screen. Just like the title of this article, the director in this movie is no longer the role of director in his life. He is a California boy who is passionate about skateboarding culture. He is the dude of his friends. He may still want to live forever. Sad middle-aged man in the 90s. From larry Clark to Harmony Korine. From the originator of skateboarding Dogtown Z-boys to the hedonism of youth subculture. As people grow old from generation to generation, some people still pay tribute to street culture like they treat faith.
Fans who have watched two Dogtown (a documentary and a realistic drama) will be more helpful to understand and introduce skateboarding culture when they watch this one. Dogtown talks about the origin of skateboarding culture and how some of the skaters’ habits came about (some people often ask why they have to skate in the pool?) You will understand after reading it. There are many different spots in this movie, using the skate shop as a "gathering spot", how Sunburn fits into their circle of friends, the way they drink water, and the way they talk (for example, Sunburn was shy and shy at first. Talking, everyone said he should not be like a gay, of course this is not derogatory), the sex part on the party and the complaints of girls against boys are part of the skateboarding culture (or can be seen as a director’s tutorial-how to get into skateboarding for a rookie circle). I personally think that compared to Harmony's Kids, these details portray a little less drama and more real flavors, which are really happening in life. It’s just that the skateboarding culture at that time was different from the original Dogtown, and it was more mature. It has built its own system that cannot be described in words. It is more violent: we must act according to our rules (this is in the store party. It is also reflected in the scene when Ray and fuckshit talk to others).
Regarding the actor and director, I also made the most correct choice-directly use the real skater. He was asked about the selection of actors in an interview. He said: "I think the problem with movies that used to feature skateboarding is that they have actors and they try to teach them how to skateboard. I think the kids I grew up with are very attractive, and skateboarding attracts certain people. A human being, a person who is willing to fall and stand up again and again. The kind of individualism as a group-for me, I would rather turn a skater into an actor than a skater into a skateboarder. I don’t think the reverse is possible. These kids are very talented and I know very well that if they want, they will become great actors, and the biggest part of the whole experience is watching them step up and take it seriously and become so Great actor." Unlimited applause here. It is precisely because of such a choice that also gave this movie new possibilities. You won’t hear the real skater spit out when seeing this movie: Wtf is this? You know, the last thing the skateboarder is afraid of is touching porcelain. If you ruin our culture, you will not only scold you, but also hit you with a skateboard.
This paragraph focuses on Harmony Korine. The huge easter egg appeared in Sunburn's mother's room (in just a few seconds). It can be regarded as another kind of nostalgia for that era by the director. With Harmony Korine's style of doing things, his appearance is also sufficient to show his love for the 90s. After all, only 90s can make Harmony Korine. He gained a lot in middle age, but his signature low-eyed eyes betrayed him. For a second, I thought he was laughing :) The skateboarders who grew up with me at the same time also regarded him as a middle-aged uncle. The godfather of the American youth subculture became the man of Sunburn's mother. The Americans at the other scenes are not aware, and iron fans probably recognize that there is nothing to explain.
In terms of photography, there is nothing to say about the texture and size of the film picture, the color gradation is rich and content. Some detailed arrangements and color schemes are more exquisite than other very American movies. Props such as orange juice, skin tone and hair color changes between actors. Both have become one of the indispensable reasons for the richness of the picture. Fourth’s DV camera is also one of the hallmarks of that era. The texture is very 90s, but the film that was screened at the end was too "sophisticated." More "rough", perhaps more flavor.
Everyone has different reasons for falling in love with skateboarding culture. Throwing away all external factors, the director really said the essence of skateboarding culture-a person who is willing to fall and stand up again and again.
This is the first film review in my life. A person who had a deep influence on me once asked me what I want to pursue. I said, I don't want to pursue it, I want to experience it all the time. He said, what you want is too extravagant. I would like to give this document to everyone like me who dream of flying every day. I am never in control.
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