Review of The Rage in Placid Lake (2003) by R. R — 23 Jan 2009
A terrific coming of age story about a kid who really doesn't fit in anywhere. A brilliant look at finding one's place in the world. Placid Lake (Ben Lee) is a goofy, free-spirited, creative kid who tries to make it in the corporate world and to suppress his artistic side.
His BFF Gemma (the beautiful Rose Byrne) is a brilliant straight-laced kid destined for great things. Will they embrace who they are (and each other) or will they conform to society's pressures and live lives of quiet desparation? This was laugh out loud funny and heart-breakingly sad and in the end, quite an entertaining film.
Natasha Richardson was brilliant as Placid's hippy-dippy, new age, laisse-fare mother, and Claire Danes graced the screen with a brief, one-line appearance. But Lee and Byrnes make the film worth the time to watch it.
One finds oneself rooting for them as individuals and as a couple. Great fun!
This review of The Rage in Placid Lake (2003) was written by R. R on 23 Jan 2009.
The Rage in Placid Lake has generally received positive reviews.
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