For one to really understand what Gregg araki is trying to do in each of his films, you have to have seen them all, but Nowhere is a decent place to start. Firstly, the cast of young up and coming stars, some of whom are now much bigger (Mena Suvari, Christina Applegate etc) will keep the average watcher interested long enough to get lost in the film, which is actually really sweet. The dialogue first and foremost is young and surreal, but it gives the film a feeling all of its own, and the young cast really do pull off good performances in difficult roles here.
Whilst most movies like American Pie and Road Trip try to take on the trials and tribulations of teenage life with a comedic slant these days, Araki keeps the humour there, but lets his creation sink to much darker levels as well, and includes everything. Alcohol, drugs, sexuality and all are dealt with in a very disturbed way, allowing the film too ooze originality too.
Nowhere is as infinately watchable as it is entertaining, and is a must see for any teen, anywhere. Give it a go, and if you dont like it, watch it again...
Whilst most movies like American Pie and Road Trip try to take on the trials and tribulations of teenage life with a comedic slant these days, Araki keeps the humour there, but lets his creation sink to much darker levels as well, and includes everything. Alcohol, drugs, sexuality and all are dealt with in a very disturbed way, allowing the film too ooze originality too.
Nowhere is as infinately watchable as it is entertaining, and is a must see for any teen, anywhere. Give it a go, and if you dont like it, watch it again...