Review of Dragonslayer (2011) by Maarrk H — 10 Jan 2012

With 'Dragonslayer,' Tristan Patterson proves himself an adept documentary filmmaker with a great sense of timing, but unfortunately his chosen subject is occasionally less interesting than those who he is surrounded by.

From time to time, intriguing figures emerge, yet almost-instantly disappear. Sure, it's a comment on a generation of Orange County skate punks in recession-era California, but it's hard to feel supportive of a fellow who walks away from his infant child because he wants to see the world (and besides one skate championship trip to Copenhagen, never makes it any further than Tuscon for a week).

For me, 'Dragonslayer' should have been longer and delved deeper into Skreech's co-slackers than keeping its focus strictly on its chosen anti-hero.