Review: Nuanced characterization carries ‘Skate Kitchen’
The girls of Skate Kitchen are diverse, witty and a natural and cohesive group that allows “Skate Kitchen” to run beautifully through to the end.
The girls of Skate Kitchen are diverse, witty and a natural and cohesive group that allows “Skate Kitchen” to run beautifully through to the end.
Ithacan writers review a selection of summer’s biggest blockbusters and most complicated arthouse films.
The honest and loving way writer and director Bo Burnham treats the newly blossomed teen at the focus of his film speaks to all members of the audience.
Fear permeates every scene. The audience members, mirroring the characters, sit uncomfortably in their dread.
However unfortunate it is that this film isn’t original or riveting, it does receive one accolade: the ability to make the audience laugh.
It’s encouraging to see a horror film both so visceral and so unequivocally frightening.
With its unbearable humor and moronic lead characters, this vapid film deserves no acclaim or admiration.
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