Review of Skateland (2011) by John M — 09 Nov 2011

I'm a sucker for coming-of-age movies with an 80's soundtrack.

This review of Skateland (2011) was written by John M on 09 Nov 2011.

Skateland has generally received mixed reviews.

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It treads well-worn territory. Shiloh Fernandez is pretty inert in the lead role and Ashley Greene doesn't have that much to do…

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By Mark A (1,301) on 29 Oct 2011

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By That Guy W (30) on 17 Oct 2011

Suprisingly good. It has Valley Girl style feel to it with the serious message side of a John Hughes movie…

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By Wayne W (98) on 16 Jun 2012

Pretty decent view of the 80's for what it's worth, though nothing tops freaks & geeks, still I lived the cast, the era, the music, well worth seeing…

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By Amy Curtis (52) for We Got This Covered (2,391) on 13 Mar 2013

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I kept waiting for a reason to care (which never really came)…

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