Directed by:
Jordan Vogt-RobertsScreenplay:
Chris GallettaCinematography:
Ross RiegeComposer:
Ryan MillerCast:
Nick Robinson, Gabriel Basso, Moises Arias, Nick Offerman, Erin Moriarty, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Megan Mullally, Alison Brie, Angela Trimbur, Kumail Nanjiani (more)VOD (1)
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The Kings of Summer is a unique coming-of-age comedy about three teenage friends - Joe (Nick Robinson), Patrick (Gabriel Basso) and the eccentric and unpredictable Biaggio (Moises Arias) - who, in the ultimate act of independence, decide to spend their summer building a house in the woods and living off the land. Free from their parents' rules, their idyllic summer quickly becomes a test of friendship as each boy learns to appreciate the fact that family - whether it is the one you're born into or the one you create - is something you can't run away from. (StudioCanal UK)
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To be honest, there were quite a few things that objectively bothered me in this film (the first one of which, in my opinion, are the not very convincing child actors – the boys in Jeff Nichols’s Mud were much better), but it does have something that charmed me. A nice indie thing.
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Stunningly idiotic, as only adolescence can be. Bonus appreciation for the uncharacteristically but realistically contained romantic storyline.
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Exactly the type of film that is popular right now. Indie dramedies that flow at their own leisurely pace may not appeal to everyone, but generally, it's not a big issue. It's not exactly hilarious if you're looking to really laugh, but it has its charm. This is an attempt to go a slightly different route compared to typical adult-oriented films. The movie is good; it's inventive, has interesting scenes and intriguing characters, and Biaggio is absolutely excellent. It's not very funny and is quite serious, but I like films that can blend the modern world with nature without feeling like unnecessary propaganda.
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