Super Dark Times is phenomenal at executing a realistically shocking incident that leaves teenage characters with complex emotions and certainly scarred for life. This really feels like what 2004's Mean Creek was intending at attempting to do, which it did remarkably, but this version of the psychological concept is faster, darker and does so much better at digging into multiple details.
It sure does follow the stereotypes of teens doing adult things like smoking weed, swearing and discussing sex. However, that occurs in the first act that kicks off like any other coming-of-age story. Super Dark Times tags along to the stereotypical teenagers who accidentally get themselves involved in a horrific and shocking incident that starts a big mystery with dark twists.
This film is completely overlooked, underrated and disregarded in the sense that it's truly one of the most realistic and emotionally effective drama-thrillers of all time. After the incident that compels us into the stirring plot, we witness teenage characters who behave exactly how any rational human being would react after such a shocking event. The performances of the every adolescent cast member is absolutely astonishing and lifelike.
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It sure does follow the stereotypes of teens doing adult things like smoking weed, swearing and discussing sex. However, that occurs in the first act that kicks off like any other coming-of-age story. Super Dark Times tags along to the stereotypical teenagers who accidentally get themselves involved in a horrific and shocking incident that starts a big mystery with dark twists.
This film is completely overlooked, underrated and disregarded in the sense that it's truly one of the most realistic and emotionally effective drama-thrillers of all time. After the incident that compels us into the stirring plot, we witness teenage characters who behave exactly how any rational human being would react after such a shocking event. The performances of the every adolescent cast member is absolutely astonishing and lifelike.
If you liked this review, check out the full review and other reviews at aussieboyreviews.