The film is rather short, trippy almost with colour enhancements and flashy settings. The aspect ratio is almost square and a 90's filter is used, possibly inspired by my favourite movie: Mommy by Xavier Dolan.
This results in the attention being constantly placed in the middle of the screen.
All of that sums up the film quite well. It's a trip. Not incredibly deep or emotional, no dramatic outbursts, just a bunch of kids being high and doing stupid stuff, and the viewer essentially following, and getting sucked into it, becoming part of the trip this film is.
Now, I understand the main criticism others have mentioned. The fact that the story isn't revolutionary and at times predictable. And it being more of a teen drama than explaining what it was like during the 'gabber' golden age.
But I also have to disagree. The title reflects well throughout the film and besides referring to the music style never dying, it also refers to the invincible feeling kids during these times had, often fueled by drugs.
The film could have been a bit more explanatory of the actual scene in the 90's, and I would. Still like to see movies about DJ's from the 90's, but then that also risks of being more of a documentary and might lack a storyline all-in-all which this film certainly didn't.
On top of that, the story in this film is very real to many during those times and teens all over still today. Classic heavy teenage issues but this time with some interesting twists.
My dad grew up during that time and was very much part of the scene and confirmed that the story of the protagonist happened to so many.
The music is fantastic, the acting is absolutely superb, surrounding are well-set-up reflecting the 90s in The Netherlands, and the ending couldn't have been better.
A great watch.
This results in the attention being constantly placed in the middle of the screen.
All of that sums up the film quite well. It's a trip. Not incredibly deep or emotional, no dramatic outbursts, just a bunch of kids being high and doing stupid stuff, and the viewer essentially following, and getting sucked into it, becoming part of the trip this film is.
Now, I understand the main criticism others have mentioned. The fact that the story isn't revolutionary and at times predictable. And it being more of a teen drama than explaining what it was like during the 'gabber' golden age.
But I also have to disagree. The title reflects well throughout the film and besides referring to the music style never dying, it also refers to the invincible feeling kids during these times had, often fueled by drugs.
The film could have been a bit more explanatory of the actual scene in the 90's, and I would. Still like to see movies about DJ's from the 90's, but then that also risks of being more of a documentary and might lack a storyline all-in-all which this film certainly didn't.
On top of that, the story in this film is very real to many during those times and teens all over still today. Classic heavy teenage issues but this time with some interesting twists.
My dad grew up during that time and was very much part of the scene and confirmed that the story of the protagonist happened to so many.
The music is fantastic, the acting is absolutely superb, surrounding are well-set-up reflecting the 90s in The Netherlands, and the ending couldn't have been better.
A great watch.