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Bad Setting, Boring

posted 13 years ago by Anirak1337
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So I just tried watching this on netflix instant and all I could think about in the beginning was how much older the characters looked than regular high school students. While I realize this is pretty standard, the rub of it is the story just doesn't work in a high school environment. Nothing this emo/gritty would ever happen in a high school. I think a post-graduate dump-town (i.e. Walking Tall) would be much more realistic.

I then came to imdb to see what it was rated on here, saw a 7.5, and decided to keep watching. 30 minutes in, I was completely bored, and that brings me to where I am now.

[–] maniuis 13 years ago

I think that this movie cannot even be described as boring. I mean, it would first have to have a plot of some sort to be considered so. "Nonsense" does it far better justice. As for the ratings... well, long ago I learned not to let myself be misled by the IMDB ratings.

[–] loganstclair 13 years ago

I would have really liked the movie if not for the setting. It's a strange blend of homage and parody where neither works on its own or properly fits with the other.

[–] henrimaine 11 years ago

Don't watch it if you are still in primary school. You are just too young to understand the world of high school.

[–] wavelength121 10 years ago

It's not supposed to be "realistic", like all fiction it works so long as it follows its own rules.

It is a blending of genres. Learn to suspend your disbelief, yeesh.

[–] drxcreatures 10 years ago

It is an odd story. Some will like it and some won't.

How do you know ALL that happens in high school, btw? LOL

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