Thursday, June 17, 2010

Youth in Revolt

Nick Twisp is a virgin surrounded by horny parents and their casual lovers. Isn’t life cruel? So when he falls head over heels for Sheeni Saunders at Restless Axles trailer park/ holiday resort, he’s keen “come of age” under her tutelage. However, when she tells dear, innocent Nick that he needs to be “bad”, he finds himself feeling more self-conscious than ever.

Enter Francois Dillinger, Nick’s moustache-bearing alter ego, who is more than bad, he’s obscene. Francois is everything Nick isn’t: loud, proud and not afraid to wear white loafers and oversized aviators. The result? Very amusing chaos. Michael Cera (Juno, Superbad) is a comic genius, and playing clumsy teen roles are his current forte. He is undoubtedly what makes this film a success and the only real reason you’ll find it laugh-out-loud funny.

Rating: 4 outta 5

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