Review of Skateland (2011) by That Guy W — 17 Oct 2011

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

This review of Skateland (2011) was written by That Guy W on 17 Oct 2011.

Skateland has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Caesar M (234) on 30 Nov 2012

Skateland is an coming of age film that premiered in January 2010 at the Sundance Festival and made me fall asleep in front the film director…

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A mundane and tired story that lacks depth doesn't exactly make Skateland an exciting or even enjoyable film…

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By Michael A (1,637) on 15 Sep 2011

Here is just the right touch of truth and beauty to an old theme, coming-of-age…

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By Laura M (849) on 12 Nov 2011

Kudos to Ashley Greene and Shiloh Fernandez. I think they are both great actors but this doesn't really have that much plot development…

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By Paul J (1,190) on 30 Nov 2011

Cast: Ashley Greene, Shiloh Fernandez, Casey LaBow, James LeGros, Haley Ramm, Brett Cullen, Taylor Handley, A.J. Buckley, D.W…

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By Andy F (912) on 07 Apr 2012

The music was great but the story was okay. Didn't really know what girl was which…

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By Shawn M (1,280) on 01 Oct 2011

I pretty good coming of age story with a cast that works really well together. Plus Ashley Greene is way hotter without that stupid 'Alice wig' on…

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By Ant H (7) on 14 Oct 2011

Thought it was gonna be something like adventureland, but still a decent movie…

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By Joanna G (132) on 19 Nov 2011

Idk maybe I just wasn't feeling in the mood for this kind of movie. seemed boring. good music and period piece but boring…

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By Jason M (2,623) on 30 Jun 2012

Excellent movie!!! great illustration of how life changes and we can not hold on to the past…

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