SLC Punk (1999)

Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

There are better movies of two hours length. I loved the actress'performance.

Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

what an unexpected & moving surprise. I mean its not even gold, its just kinda diamond. Haven't come across such screenplay & portrayal of the real punk life. closest as it gets. awesome performances by the cast. Matt z good, but have a look at the supporting actor line up and Man ! Did they deliver !!!definitely one of the most underrated movies ever.absolute fresh breeze , must watch ... don't watch till u get a plan to watch it the best way.. I mean ... good display screen , good speakers, snacks, drinks, beer, girlfriend and the most significant of all .... your gang ... :)great time guaranteed !!

An entertaining tale of two punks in SLC, with a good supporting characters, and a strong performance by Lilliard.Salt Lake City (SLC) is a very conservative place, and the two main characters Stevo (Lilliard) and Bob (Goorjian) are in a very small minority. There isn't much of an overarching story, though there is an underlying message, but rather a collection of events, including flashbacks. These are introduced by Lilliard's narration. The anecdotes themselves are so entertaining, that ride is still very enjoyable. One tale for example, involves the gang getting alcohol from the next state over, and the shopkeeper believing they have been taken over by Satan. There are also serious, dramatic moments, which are effective, as all the characters involved are likable. Lilliard puts on a compelling varied performance, and it is a shame that he wasn't recognized as the great actor he is, and didn't/hasn't become more mainstream. A lesser known film with a great script, great acting, and very entertaining, with some sort of underlying message.

By watching the movie,what I don't do often,I found myself...I realized that it's not all about school,than job,and useless death...The good thing is that the Nazi scum was shoved in a bad light!I looked the film at least ten times,and every time I was full so emotions (I don't like emotions but hate and anger in often)..I cried like a baby at the end,as much HC as I am...strong and pretty true movie.. x\ (S L C P u n k ! ! !) I would like to find more movies like this...and I was disappointed when I researched about actors in the movie..BOB IS Jesus!!!I was telling everyone to see this film,even bought it to them as gifts and all...and,yes,I'm from Bosnia,and here are punks to!!! :)

Sure the film is marginally entertaining but if you were into punk rock music before seeing it and are familiar at all with the culture of punks in general, then you really will feel this movie is more like a stupid hipster version of punk culture than a good comedy/drama depicting it.If you want a strong account of punk from the 80s, then watch a movie from the 80s like 'Suburbia.' This is more like a Mathew Lillard vehicle which allows him to make a bunch of smug remarks and observations. And where the movie could fly as a hilarious punk satire (because punks DO take themselves to seriously as this damn movie proves) instead becomes phony punk 101 for a bunch of 90s hipsters.The only redeeming factors are a few funny moments and some good songs in the soundtrack. Like any outsider looking in, the subject is completely generalized. If you want to see a marginally entertaining movie that becomes overly sincere and melodramatic about halfway through, fine, see it. Otherwise just read 'Please Kill Me' or 'American Hardcore' or see the MULTITUDES of punk films. They are WAY better!