I’ve decided that this will be an end-of-summer movie that I rewatch every year at the end of summer to make a list of things I did. So, before I start my review, here are some:
1: Tried cigarettes.
2: Went on a "date" (whatever the fuck that was).
3: Got a sick-ass tan that faded before school started.
4: Thought severely about killing myself on vacation at the beach (shit went a little wild).
5: At least hung out for a whole month’s worth of hangouts.
6: Managed to drink vodka shots and beer without getting drunk.
7: Managed to hang out with that one friend who NEVER hangs out during summer and seems like they just fade away.
8: Might be getting a gf (this one is just pure delusional).
9: Went to a club.
10: Managed to buy alcohol (though I’m pretty much friends with the dude from the cafe, so he lowkey lets me get it for free).
11: Managed to stay out until 1 AM.
12: Surprisingly not as suicidal as I thought I would be.
13: Almost died.
14:Spent 10 hours in a waterpark
15:Went in ALL the slides in a waterpark
16:Probally got some brain eatinh bacteria from swimming in a dirty river
17: Third wheeled🫤
Probably one of the movies that has made me the saddest, but not because I thought the movie itself was sad—Jesus fuck, compared to them, I didn’t do shit this summer. The fuck you mean at 14 years old they were gambling? I barely did shit. Anyways, this movie fucking rules—a 5-star at heart for sure. Still can’t believe this movie isn’t that popular; it deserves so much better. One of the best coming-of-age movies I’ve ever seen, and so fucking real even though it’s set like 30 years ago. God, I’m going to fucking miss this summer so much. Almost getting emotional shit talking about that. I did not expect THAT; dude had me very fucking shocked. This movie is just really good that I actually have no words. I was not expecting to actually love this as much as I did because it’s an imperfect movie and doesn’t really shine in acting, cinematography, or soundtrack because all those parts were just really great and really fit well into the movie. I really did not expect to like this as much, especially because, I mean, it has a lot of cliches, but fuck, the pacing is awesome, and Mika Abdalla😍😍😍😍😍 she’s lowkey a bop but damn, she is fine as fuck.
The film is really not something very unique, mind-blowing, or creative, but it is a very good time. And fuck off if you hate it because that’s lowkey the point of the movie. It's bittersweet, somehow nostalgic even though my 8th-grade summer is still a week away from ending (kills me every time I think about it 😞), and surprisingly funny and deeply real, not just for the people who actually lived in that time. With, now that I think about it, a goated soundtrack. The movie is essentially a collection of events from these two dudes' summer (my asshole of a friend decided to leave me and go on vacation this week; motherfucker is chilling at a beach while I rot in here because none of my lazy-ass friends want to hang out at the end of summer). Both actors were really good—not mind-blowing, but just perfect for the movie, and it’s a very easy watch (except for like 1-2 scenes; one involves throwing up and a kid with a fuck dog). The movie really sucks you in very quickly. It's nothing but chaotic from the first minute and REALLY made me want to try and make my own beer. Makes me wanna show this to my parents cause if they think I did a lot this summer, then look at these guys. Something about them—why the fuck did they almost let that fine shawty break their friendship apart, though? She’s bad af, but it was clear she was tryna do Moose once to make AJ jealous. Anyways, I’m just really out of stuff to say because the movie really isn’t a lot, but it still is very just good—there’s no other way to describe it.
Overall, this movie fucking rules—definitely a 5-star at heart for me. Can’t believe it’s not more popular because it’s one of the best coming-of-age films I’ve seen. It’s so real, even set 30 years ago. I’m actually planning to make it a yearly end-of-summer rewatch to reflect on all the shit I did (or didn’t do). Compared to these kids, though, I didn’t do shit this summer sadly. These dudes are out here gambling at 14 the american dream
This movie is really just deeply real and kinda confusing because it’s not some artsy masterpiece or anything—just a great time. It’s got a bit of everything: chaos, fun, nostalgia, a goated soundtrack, and Mika Abdalla being fine as hell. The actors fit their roles perfectly, even if they’re not groundbreaking. It’s easy to watch, funny, chaotic, and even has a couple of "the fuck" moments that stick with you and a very "OH??" cause why bro.
