Review of Daydream Nation (2011) by Michael V — 04 Jan 2012
This film proves that Kat Dennings has the talent to back up being a beautiful pistol. With an industrial fire burning, a serial killer on the loose, and Caroline falling in love with her teacher, the film sets up such a dark, mysterious, chilling atmosphere that you'll be drawn towards this town and these characters and then want to find a safe place to watch from.
This film greatly captures what it's like to be a high school student. All the students will remind you of someone from your high school experiences. Mr. A is looking for motivation, Thurston is looking for love, and Caroline is just looking for something.
This film takes those simple longings and puts them into something that looks and feels like a thriller. Like an edge of your seat coming of age story. Think Donnie Darko without time travel astro stuff.
From the first moment you really don't know where you are going to end up. Well defined characters, great dialogue along with wonderful performances backed by a nice soundtrack makes for a great film about finding love, acceptance, yourself, and purpose.
This review of Daydream Nation (2011) was written by Michael V on 04 Jan 2012.
Daydream Nation has generally received mixed reviews.
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