Review of SLC Punk (1998) by Chris R — 12 Dec 2010
An entertaining tale of two punks in SLC, with a good supporting characters, and a strong performance by Lilliard.
Salt Lake City (SLC) is a very conservative place, and the two main characters Stevo (Lilliard) and Bob (Goorjian) are in a very small minority. There isn't much of an overarching story, though there is an underlying message, but rather a collection of events, including flashbacks. These are introduced by Lilliard's narration. The anecdotes themselves are so entertaining, that ride is still very enjoyable. One tale for example, involves the gang getting alcohol from the next state over, and the shopkeeper believing they have been taken over by Satan. There are also serious, dramatic moments, which are effective, as all the characters involved are likable. Lilliard puts on a compelling varied performance, and it is a shame that he wasn't recognized as the great actor he is, and didn't/hasn't become more mainstream.
A lesser known film with a great script, great acting, and very entertaining, with some sort of underlying message.
This review of SLC Punk (1998) was written by Chris R on 12 Dec 2010.
SLC Punk has generally received positive reviews.
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