Ah, to be a teenager... Actually, can
you believe someone who claims they were happy in their teens? First
love. And the mystery of parents - who are these people I live
with? The director, Richard Ayoade, obviously has a couple of
Hartleys , Andersons (Wes) and Jeunets in his collection, but without
copying any of them. The film is stylish, without that getting in the
way of the story - it's not just surface. The two main actors are
very good. Also Noah Taylor as the dad, who I remember in an
Australian coming of age film he did in the 80s called The Year My
Voice Broke. I don't remember much from that film except that I liked
it. I should find a copy and re-watch it.
Anyway... Submarine is a
real film, and they're rare to find these days. Even better - it's
funny! I've tried smoking a pipe and flipping coins...
Pretty insightful post.
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Thanks. Its a good film.
ReplyDeleteLoved this film. Naturally odd rather than wilfully so, charming without being cloying, and funny.
ReplyDeleteAlso, though I'm yet to see The Year My Voice Broke, I can recommend its sequel (at least I think it was a sequel) Flirting, with Noah Taylor again and, if I remember rightly, early roles for Thandie Newton and Nicole Kidman.
Hmm... could be interesting.
ReplyDeleteYes, a very interesting film--I look forward to seeing how this director develops.
ReplyDeleteAlso, the lead actor reminded me so much of Harold and Maude.
Ah, Harold and Maude, still haven't seen that film...
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