Review of Kaboom (2010) by Larry W — 03 Jun 2011

Oh, Araki. We though you had outgrown this...

This review of Kaboom (2010) was written by Larry W on 03 Jun 2011.

Kaboom has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Steven C (1,252) on 06 Apr 2012

The one thing you need to know before viewing Kaboom is that writer/director Gregg Araki is a pop artist…

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By Grant S (1,780) on 30 Mar 2012

Not as bad as I expected, but pretty bad nevertheless. Actually started pretty well, and the human drama was pretty cool…

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By Raphael R (82) on 09 Mar 2013

All I can say different. Had to watch it a couple of times to get the whole story. Nicely acted script well different. Lots of sex…

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By Elizabeth M (1,049) on 12 Feb 2014

At first it sounded interesting and the trailer was pretty inviting into this new madness from the super awesome director of The Doom Generation…

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By Dewey F (61) on 01 Apr 2012

This one left me dumbfounded for about a whole minute after it ended..then I busted out laughing…

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By Paul P (1,688) on 03 Feb 2013

Went into this with no expectations, came away quite surprised…

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By Ines P (88) on 04 Jun 2016

I've watched most of Greg Araki's films, whether online, at school, or by accident…

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By Bryan A (80) on 01 Jun 2014

More sex, more drugs, and an outstanding soundtrack. Not Araki's best film, but it sure is entertaining…

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By John B (4,244) on 07 Apr 2012

A hipster's American Pie, or an Ellis book without the self-awareness…

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By Cesare M (33) on 13 Nov 2013

The only worthwhile element in this futuristic campus conspiratorial thriller is Juno Temple…

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