"Mid90s": Movie Review
"Mid90s" is a generational tour de force. Director/ writer Jonah Hill in his directorial debut has captured a time and a place like no other film this year.
Taking place in the 90's (Los Angeles), we encounter Stevie (Sunny Suljic). A thirteen year old boy who attempts to balance his tumultuous home life while discovering new found friends in a skate store.
What transpires is something heartwarming, thoughtful, and authentic.
It doesn't take long for Stevie's character to get under your skin, Suljic's performance is that remarkably good. But what's even more impressive is the group of skaters that look paternally after Stevie. Their performances are incredibly tender and real. From characters like Ray (Na-Kel Smith) who gives Stevie insight into growing up, to Fuckshit (Olan Prenatt) a caring but careless character who's life is spiraling out of control.
It's brilliance is radiant.
The music also drips off the screen with nostalgia. From Seal to Wu-Tang, the soundtrack compliments each scene with a flair and an artistry. The editing and music play off each other dynamically, making the film flow like a music video from the 90s.
"Mid90s" is a hardcore triumph of culture and adolescence. It's also masterpiece of recollection and memory of an America that once was.
It's far and away the most meaningful movie of the year.
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