Just felt a bit bland. I like the genre, I like and actors and director, but it just…’was’. Perhaps in 2024 it’s not cutting edge anymore?

Rooted in 90s alternative culture, Doug Liman’s second directorial effort merges the 90s teen comedy genre with the hyperlink story structure and crime sensibilities of movies like _Reservoir Dogs_ and _Pulp Fiction_. I’m really happy to have found it, because it scratches a different itch than a lot of other movies like it. Most of my favourite teen movies have those typical Wes Anderson/twee sensibilities (_Rushmore, Submarine_). This is a lot edgier, but it doesn’t take the dumb, lowbrow route of the more popular teen comedies from around that time either. Everything about this stands head and shoulders above stuff like _American Pie_ or _10 Things I hate about you_. The acting is fantastic, the writing is intriguing, and most importantly you won’t cringe at anything once you’ve outgrown the target demographic. Honestly, it’s a criminally overlooked film that includes great characters, unpredictable story beats and a killer soundtrack. Sure, it can’t quite compete with Tarantino’s best work, which is mostly because the dialogue and comedy aren’t quite as sharp. However, the cinematography and asymmetrical editing continuously make interesting choices, capturing the feeling of a 90s rave culture perfectly (even the Dutch angles work in the context of this film). 8/10

Go is a smart and edgy dark comedy that takes the audience on a wildly entertaining ride. Director Doug Liman makes some daring choices, including the use of an experimental narrative, to tell several separate but intersecting stories surrounding a Christmas rave. And, the cast includes standout performances by Sarah Polley, William Fichtner, and Timothy Olyphant, all of whom brilliantly execute the sarcastic wit and dark humor of the film. Go is a high-energy, fast-paced adventure that’s full of crazy hijinks and hilarious mayhem.

Another one I didn't know about for the bag. This one didn't hook me like I expected. Three intertwined stories the same Christmas Eve night, each from a different perspective. Ronna needing money urgently, Simon going to party in Las Vegas, and Adam and Zack caught up in trouble with a cop. All connected by a drug deal gone wrong, but I struggled a lot to get involved. I couldn't connect with any character. The non-linear structure left me more focused on fitting the pieces together than really worrying about what happened to them. Every time the perspective changed I had to reorient myself, and when I was finally getting the thread, we were already in another story. I liked the late 90s soundtrack and rave aesthetic, but it wasn't enough to compensate for the movie leaving me quite cold. [SPOILER] When everything converged at the supermarket at the end, by that point I didn't really care anymore. [/SPOILER] Sometimes style isn't enough if there's no substance behind it to hook you. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't for me.

I’ve always liked this one. Great cast, the stories connect well, good music. No complaints from me.