The title of this post may sound aggressive but in the film its said more in a jest like manner. I unexpededly fell in love with this film about friendship, growing up and of course the love of skating. I should emphasis the female friendship part as this is about a lonely Long Island skater Camile who finds her friends, her skate sqaud, her tribe in the city and she is no longer lonely. She needs to grow up fast and she does in ways but getting a job, taking some responsibility but as she was alone for a long time, she still needs to learn about friendship and the sometimes delicate balance of what you can do and what you should be maybe be more candid about. It's not simply the 'girl code' or 'friend code' or whatever you want to call it, it more about knowing your friends and being honest, first and formost.
Director Crystal Moselle has crafted a beautiful film. Its beauty lies not just in the way its shot but also in the way the stories unfold. Can't share this love for this film enough.
My full review is over at My Film Club and can be read HERE.
Skate Kitchen, I believe is out in the UK later this week so go check it out!!!