Directed by:
David Robert MitchellScreenplay:
David Robert MitchellCinematography:
James LaxtonComposer:
Kyle NewmasterCast:
Claire Sloma, Marlon Morton, Amanda Bauer, Amy Seimetz, Jade Ramsey, Nikita Ramsey, Jean Louise O'Sullivan, Brett Jacobsen, Michaela MyersPlots(1)
his story follows four young people on the last night of summer - their final night of freedom before the new school year starts. The teenagers cross paths as they explore the suburban wonderland they inhabit in search of love and adventure - chasing first kisses, elusive crushes, popularity and parties. While looking for the iconic teenage experience, they discover the quiet moments that will later become a part of their youth they look back on with nostalgia. Inspired by Mitchell's experiences growing up in Michigan, The Myth Of The American Sleepover is a beautifully rendered portrait of summertime adolescence and the search for human connections. The kids in Mitchell's world may be lost, a little confused and full of angst, but ultimately the kids are alright in this life- affirming, truthful and fresh take on the teen genre. (Curious Films)
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The characters aren't bad on their own, but it just doesn't work as a whole. There are moments here that should be intense but in reality come off quite dull, which is a result of the modern trend of slow pacing that simply isn't always beneficial. The characters themselves, who are well acted, don't save it.
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