Everyone is just so sassy

Rating: 7/10 (29 February 2020)

The only thing I came here to say after watching this movie repeatedly for a couple days is... the characters are a bunch of unkind, sassy, aloof bullies. I get that maybe that's what they are going for as it is kind of a rough town and therefore... but it's very tiresome, and the only one who didn't behave like an embittered child was the guy who played Stacy, he seemed like a sweet kid. The characters could be so much more than the sorta mean, goofy brat formula they all stick to. That alone makes the plot as weak and predictable as it is. But, I like the movie, because I find California in general fascinating, and it definitely takes you there. But I have a hard time liking the one-sided characters. Let me put it this way, almost EVERYONE in this movie is sort of an a-hole. It's hard to want to be a part of this group of, let me just say self-centered arrogant kids, I gave that up entirely by 8th grade. I like Hardwicke's Thirteen VERY much, but that was because there was a lot of emotion and substance to its plot, (and I love the California atmosphere throughout) and it was relatable. This movie isn't what I would call very relatable unless you're a skater or surfer with some kind of chip on your shoulder. But it is OK entertainment, and not too bad a movie. Nice to see Heath Ledger again. And it really brought to life how skating became as popular as it is, which was interesting.