Skateland

Name: Skateland
Genre: Drama
Released: May 13, 2011
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 51

2011

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Freestyle Releasing | Release Date: May 13, 2011 | PG-13

Summary: Skateland explores the rupture of charismatic Ritchie Wheeler, brother and sister Brent and Michelle Burkham, and wise-cracking lady-killer Kenny Crawford’s seemingly complacent existence as they struggle with the collapse of their tumultuous home lives, the alcohol-induced idling of reckless adolescence, and the wane of their hometownSkateland explores the rupture of charismatic Ritchie Wheeler, brother and sister Brent and Michelle Burkham, and wise-cracking lady-killer Kenny Crawford’s seemingly complacent existence as they struggle with the collapse of their tumultuous home lives, the alcohol-induced idling of reckless adolescence, and the wane of their hometown hangout, the local roller rink. (Freestyle Releasing)… Expand

Director: Anthony Burns

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 96 min

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Boxoffice Magazine Steve Ramos

May 9, 2011

Burns captures the look and spirit of the times with perfect detail. Read full review

Movieline Michelle Orange

May 12, 2011

Burns handles the more dramatic moments - divorce, accidental death, betrayal - with invention, using abrupt cuts and impressionistic editing to keep the film from settling into a rut. Read full review

Kevin Thomas

May 12, 2011

Not on the same artistic level as "The Last Picture Show" yet has its own integrity and value - and a fine array of performances. Read full review

Jeannette Catsoulis

May 12, 2011

Though leaning too heavily on period tunes and the templates of Mr. Linklater and John Hughes (to whom the film is dedicated), Mr. Burns has a distinctly spacious style that gives female characters room to breathe. Read full review

Alison Willmore

May 12, 2011

If he were even a fraction as appealing to the audience as he so mysteriously is to everyone in the film, Skateland would be much more engaging. Read full review

Kirk Honeycutt

Feb 21, 2011

Skateland is every coming-of-age-after-high-school movie you've ever seen with a formulaic plot and well-worn characters. Read full review

Lou Lumenick

May 13, 2011

Less than compelling as drama -- but boy is this an impressive collection of wildly ugly hairstyles, moustaches, clothing and "earth tone" furniture from 1983. Read full review

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Jgatz

Jul 26, 2013

Ashley Greene and Heath Freeman made this movie watchable. My issue with Skateland is the lack of depth into the characters lives. The characters seemed more like stereotypes than actual people.

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MarcDoyle

May 18, 2011

Could a movie be more derivative of Dazed & Confused? (Actually, yes, The Stoned Age might qualify). But despite this, it's really not bad and worth seeing. The lead actor and his two buddies are interesting, though Ashley Greene is the breakout star of this film. She is finally able toCould a movie be more derivative of Dazed & Confused? (Actually, yes, The Stoned Age might qualify). But despite this, it's really not bad and worth seeing. The lead actor and his two buddies are interesting, though Ashley Greene is the breakout star of this film. She is finally able to act now that she's free of the Twilight constraints. Excellent music in this one. Definitely a bit darker than your average coming-of-age romp.… Expand

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penfifteen

Jul 12, 2011

I went to this premiere and felt like everyone could hear me rolling my eyes. Cliches packed on top of other cliches. One of the worst movies I've ever seen.

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