Title: Youth in Revolt
Directed by: Miguel Arteta
written by: Gustin Nash; C.D. Payne
Starring: Michael Cera; Portia Doubleday; Jean Smart; Zach Galifianakis
Formula for indie flick: Confused/angsty looking Michael Cera, Edgy Wes Anderson-esque cinematography, and obscure soundtrack usually featuring a song by Cera himself. Essentially you have Youth in Revolt. Enjoyable for those who appreciate a chequered lumberjack shirt and own several logography cameras.
Based on a novel of the same name, the film follows the story of Nick Twisp, played by Cera, an intelligent, awkward kid who’s passionate about Frank Sinatra and desperately seeking the love of his life. Insert irresponsible mother and trashy boyfriend, with cameo from Hangover star Galifianakis, and inevitably hilarity ensues. What follows is your typical story arc, boy meets girl, falls in love with girl, makes horrible error in judgment, redeems himself with grand gesture.
The film falls a bit flat at parts, with arbitrary auxiliary characters that randomly appear (see Justin Long) but makes up for this with a fantastic schizophrenic manifestation of Cera’s character, the unforgettable, Francois Dillinger. Other notable moments include some fun, oh-so-trendy animated cut scenes. If you enjoyed watching Ellen Page fall pregnant, Cera’s infinite playlist, or being ‘a misunderstood soul on the fringe of society’ you’ll enjoy this film.
I give it 6 Hoers
-By Rob scher
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