I really wanted to like this one, but it fell short for me. I guess those who have liked it a lot is because they first-handedly experienced the hardcore music scene in the 1990s. This was not the case for me and so I really feel disappointed. The whole concept of the movie hinges totally upon the viewers' nostalgia. I could have learned something about the gabber scene but I didn't - though I got the gist of the aesthetics and music (not a fan of it). So, moving past that, the storyline was *too* predictable. This movie's story has been told 100 times! But this one is different in that the ending is pretty lame.
While the acting was good, the characters were mostly one-dimensional and not likable. About 15-20 minutes before the ending I was looking forward to the characters dying so the movie would end - that's how bad it was. Moreover, the characters supposed to be minors looked clearly in their mid-twenties, which added an awkward note.
Overall for non-Dutch audiences, I'd recommend giving this one a pass.
While the acting was good, the characters were mostly one-dimensional and not likable. About 15-20 minutes before the ending I was looking forward to the characters dying so the movie would end - that's how bad it was. Moreover, the characters supposed to be minors looked clearly in their mid-twenties, which added an awkward note.
Overall for non-Dutch audiences, I'd recommend giving this one a pass.