| "Misunderstood Cult Classic" (by finntoolis) |
| Don't listen to the critics who say it isn't a reflection of the music scene of that time - that's not what it's trying to do. It's a pure insanical look at adolescence, love and the restraints we're put in. Elle Fanning is a dream! |
| Kinda of a strange movie, but I liked it. (by EAA123) |
| I think the Fanning sisters were born in the wrong generation. One plays Cherie Currie and the other plays a Hard Core Alien Punker!! I never like Nicole Kidman, but the punk look suits her!! lol. Kinda of a strange movie, but I liked it. |
| Best movie this year (by thlegion-nm) |
| Amazing and beautiful story based on my close friend Geoff Notkin and his childhood long time friend and writer Neil Gaiman. If you have a chance to see this do not miss out and you will not regret it |
| WOW Sci Fi Punk Extravaganza (by sfdphd) |
| Just saw premiere at SF Film Festival. Was not sure what to expect. Am so glad I gave it a chance. If you like John Cameron Mitchell's previous films, you will probably like this one too. It's different and out of this world. Three punk kids who think they are pretty cool in 1977 England get their minds blown by some aliens and those aliens want a cultural exchange too. It's wild and laugh out loud funny. This film cannot be described, it has to be experienced....This film reminded me of an earlier film called Liquid Sky, also very strange but cool combination of punk and science <more> |
| You will love it or hate it (by root88) |
| It's pretentious and cheesy, unique and amazing. The only promise I can make is that you have never seen anything like it. That in itself should be enough to make any movie or art lover feel like this movie was money and time well spent. Of course there are flaws, but it's punk, that's what gives it character. If you spend all your money on Hollywood reboots, stay far, far away... You can enjoy the humor in this movie on the surface level or try to dig deeper into the many metaphors. I just went along for the ride and had a great time. |
| Stunning film with brilliant performances (by Boristhemoggy) |
| I had no idea what this film was before watching it. At first I was going to turn it off because I had visions of a new version of Romper Stomper set in punk Britain. I'm glad I stayed with it because when I realised there was an alien storyline it became interesting. I recognised Elle Fanning of course and then Nicole Kidman. Nicole of course a very well established actress who can take on a whole variety of roles with ease. Elle Fanning though ran this show from start to finish. She's proven herself very capable of virtually any sort of role and adept at difficult ones. She shines <more> |
| implied metaphor for "democratic" society (by rtrsgwr) |
| I enjoyed this movie totally. This is a romcom as well as a black comedy. In my opinion, the cult community came from other planet is designed as a metaphor of society of the U.K. or other "democratic" society. They have an assembly consists of six reps to make decisions by voting. And there's faction in ideological differences. One of the parties take an importance on communication with local tellurian citizen while another is apparently conservative. And another party holds up "individuality" as their ideology, but the protagonist girl Zan, who belongs to this group, <more> |
| Loved it (by pashai) |
| When I read Neil Gaiman's short story of the same title, I wanted more. It is a beautiful story, I wanted more of it, and this movie delivered for me.If you want to know what you are getting into before watching, it is a blend of romanticized teenage punk scene with fantasy world aliens. It is nostalgic, fun, and touching. You can read the short story before watching the movie, or read the comic book it is beautiful .Some negative reviews I've seen say the movie failed their expectations, which were based solely on the title lol , or cast. Don't be that person. Or maybe they are <more> |
| Different but relax and take it for what it is (by adam_holyoake) |
| Loved this weird little film. Had no expectations so didn't disappoint. Good choice of music, acting not so hot but it matched the style of the film. I understand the haters but just take it for the experience it is. First alien meet up a little to long but from there on, great. |