Review of Wasted on the Young (2010) by Dave C — 08 Mar 2011
Forget any thoughts that this is a hgih school movie. YOu would betterd escribe it as a critique of the rot at the heart of western society that could have been shot by Godard 40 years ago, but instead is a first film from Aussie Ben Lucas.
At the start we are presented witha group of huighly un.likeable students, those who proclaim the law of the jungle but who can only survive through privilege.
Don't let that put you off and soon you will start to be swept up in the machinations of those involved, but pay attention as flashback and fantasy are cut into the narrative.
I would be amazed if you could predict the ending. although the general direction is clear.
It's s a stunning debut and the entire cast of cast adrift teens living a world apparently without adults is very convincing.
Highly, highly recommended.
This review of Wasted on the Young (2010) was written by Dave C on 08 Mar 2011.
Wasted on the Young has generally received mixed reviews.
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