Kids (DVD 2001)

I've marked this as average - but I don't really know how I feel about it as a movie, to be honest. Questions about direction, dialogue and characterization didn't really arise, in my mind.

I think the plot's largely irrelevant to me... I just found the depiction of New York street kids' life utterly soul-less. Is this Larry Clark's view of the world, or is this normal, everyday life for the demographic in question?

Anyway, I managed to watch about 45 mins of it, before I turned it off and watched Blade Runner, instead!

Not an easy film to take in; but the fact that it's so daring and uncompromising is something that has to be admired.

The young cast is suitably fearless and the dialogue is spot on. The ending will leave an awfully bitter taste in your mouth, mind.

I saw this film a few years ago and loved the style and grittiness of it. Larry Clarks direction and Harmony Korine's story tells a grim tale of skate kids in New York as they spend a day doing what they do best...smoking, drinking and hanging out with their friends. This film got a lot of press at the time about the downbeat tone of the film, as it covers underage sex, aids and gang violence but If you like quirky, gritty films this is for you. It has a cracking soundtrack by Lou Barlow as well.

Great-eye opener of a film..bought it cos I am in utter adoration of Chloe Sevigny- worth the watch

Larry Clark has created a true masterpiece of its time. Kids is an insightful, poignant and harrowing depiction of the life of angst ridden teens in New York City. There's Tully, the smooth talking, de-flowering (and HIV positive) teen, Casper, the cool, hyped up and not all there teen, and Jennie, the girl who is full of depression and anger for the de-flower man. The film doesn't have much of a direct screenplay (mostly dialogue you would hear while around friends) which is good for the type of movie being made here. The film gains much controversy by stating whether its true to life, or just a mindless depiction of what could happen in the city. You could decide that for yourself, but for me, I think this film has more truth, heart and drama (including great dramatic acting and scenes) that most films I've ever seen.
This really is, Larry Clark's finest hour!

I bought this on a recommendation from a friend, very disturbing film but scarily good-bit like watching a car crash i guess! Doesnt leave you with much hope for the future-no happy endings for these kids! still definitely worth a watch-cult classic.