Review of Submarine (2011) by James C — 15 Jan 2013
An honest, hilarious, and ultimately touching look at adolescence, Submarine is a wonderfully endearing movie by English actor and first-time director Richard Ayoade that is now one of my favorite coming-of-age movies.
The movie has a distinct style to it, with self-aware narration from lead actor Craig Roberts and a number of subtle visual details, like each of the characters having a specific color that they always wear.
It's always funny and there are so many great lines that are delivered in such a deadpan way that you could easily miss one if you aren't paying close enough attention. Behind all the laughs though, Submarine shows young love in all its painfully confusing glory, and as a whole it's very sweet and has a whole lot of heart.
I could go on about the movie forever, but I'd just be wasting your time. Submarine is genuinely wonderful though, and just about as near perfect as any coming-of-age comedy I've ever seen.
This review of Submarine (2011) was written by James C on 15 Jan 2013.
Submarine has generally received very positive reviews.
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