Skateland
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Metascore
51 out of 100

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6.3 out of 10

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  • 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 recklkless adolescence, and the wane of their hometown hangout, the local roller rink. (Freestyle Releasing)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. Boxoffice Magazine
    Reviewed by: Steve Ramos
    May 9, 2011
    80
    Burns captures the look and spirit of the times with perfect detail.
  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Jeannette Catsoulis
    May 12, 2011
    60
    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.
  3. Arizona Republic
    Reviewed by: Bill Goodykoontz
    Jun 15, 2011
    60
    There's nothing bad about Skateland, in fact, particularly for those old enough to remember the clothes, the feathered hair and the soundtrack. There's just nothing new, or anything that hasn't been done before, and better.
  4. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Lou Lumenick
    May 13, 2011
    38
    Less than compelling as drama -- but boy is this an impressive collection of wildly ugly hairstyles, moustaches, clothing and "earth tone" furniture from 1983.

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  3. Negative: 1 out of 2
  1. MarcDoyle
    7
    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 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
  2. penfifteen
    0
    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.… Expand

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