(Lukas
Moodysson/2013/Sweden & Denmark)
A lovely,
endearing look at growing up in early 80’s Sweden. Bobo and Klara
are on the cusp of puberty, they love punk and don’t mix well with
their classmates. Klara wears her hair mohawk style and they both
talk about the spirit of rebellion of punk which is not dead. They
are 12 year olds righting the wrongs of the world in every
conversation they have, they are young, free and idealistic and this
film captures that sense of youth and excitement and potential for
changing the world. It’s a truly sweet movie, funny and touching on
something most of us have experienced, a loss of innocence and
naivety in the rush to be taken seriously and be grown up.
When they
force due procedure in the local youth club to gain access to a
rehearsal space the idea of forming a band hits. They then recruit
the only proper musician they know, a quiet Christian girl in their
class who turns out to be more than willing to help. There are
practice sessions, parties, dates with boys from another band and a
concert in a nearby town and they throw themselves into it all with
an abundance of vim and gusto that will keep you smiling. There are
tensions too though and angst and fallings out and shouting and tears
but it all comes good. One of the best coming of age movies I’ve
seen in a long time. The music, clothes and setting are all
excellent.
(3.5/5)
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