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Gregg Araki's Kaboom represents a return to familiar territory, which will come as good news for fans of his teen apocalypse trilogy, which began with The Doom Generation. He introduces his latest lead, bisexual film student Smith (The Sarah Connor Chronicles' Thomas Dekker, likably low-key), as he dreams about a tryst with his surfer roommate, Thor (Chris Zylka, believably stupid). The apocalypse enters the scenario via the Messiah (James Duval), Smith's RA, who claims that the end of the world is nigh, after which the Southern California kid runs into people from his dreams, like Lorelei (Roxane Mesquida), a lesbian witch obsessed with his best friend, Stella (Haley Bennett). In his waking life, Smith has a fling with London (Juno Temple), a feisty Brit who joins him and Stella in a quest for answers. Like Araki's Smiley Face, the characters inhabit a stylized realm in which they experience real feelings, but talk as if they were starring in a paranormal teen romance with all the naked bodies and blue language those films tend to leave out. Time will tell if Araki will ever make a movie as gritty as Mysterious Skin again, but it's hard not to admire the way he brings all the disparate story strands together at the end with a take-down of doomsday cults, homophobes, and sci-fi twaddle about Chosen Sons. Extra features include deleted scenes and uninhibited commentary from Araki and Dekker. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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From the mind of visionary director Gregg Araki ("Mysterious Skin," "The Doom Generation") comes this hot comedy about the secrets that lie beneath an idyllic seaside town. Heading the cast of gorgeous guys and girls is Thomas Dekker ("A Nightmare on Elm Street") as Smith, an 18-year-old living the life of a college freshman, lusting after his straight roommate (Chris Zylka), hanging out with his lesbian bestie (Haley Bennett), and trying to decide -- if he can -- whether he digs boys or girls. Teen angst soon gives way to more sinister concerns when Smith finds out that his small Southern California town is also home to a killer cult.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Smith is a freshman at a beach-adjacent California university, non-committal about his sexual orientation, but falls in instant lust with his straight surfer-dude roommate. Smith's BFF is Haley, who has the hots for a mysterious girl who is reputed to be a witch, and is the voice of reason when Smith is about to make one of his frequent bad decisions about his life. It is in Haley that Smith confides about his disturbing dreams, which later appears to have a connection to a mysterious cult operating on campus, which has already caused the death of at least one student.
Like most Greg Araki films, this one is hard to describe or classify. It is equal parts a light romantic comedy, satire pointing out the fluid nature of sexuality, murder mystery and story about an international conspiracy. The story is intentionally funny in parts, unintentionally laughable in others, and frightening at the same time. Acting is capable, the special effects reflect the tiny budget of the film, and some of the scene changes don't flow together very well. Overall, it can be an enjoyable diversion for those who don't take their movies too seriously, with a reminder that people are not always what they seem to be.
Not rated, but would be an R for partial nudity and simulated sex. DVD has deleted scenes, outtakes and commentary. I give it four stars out of five.
Like most Greg Araki films, this one is hard to describe or classify. It is equal parts a light romantic comedy, satire pointing out the fluid nature of sexuality, murder mystery and story about an international conspiracy. The story is intentionally funny in parts, unintentionally laughable in others, and frightening at the same time. Acting is capable, the special effects reflect the tiny budget of the film, and some of the scene changes don't flow together very well. Overall, it can be an enjoyable diversion for those who don't take their movies too seriously, with a reminder that people are not always what they seem to be.
Not rated, but would be an R for partial nudity and simulated sex. DVD has deleted scenes, outtakes and commentary. I give it four stars out of five.
27 of 36 people found the following review helpful
By Paul
Format:DVD
Araki is an always interesting director. Don't be dissuaded by one negative review.
The premise of this movie is somewhat similar to his earlier work "The Doom Generation."
There is no correlation to "Shortbus." What's this guy talking about?
The premise of this movie is somewhat similar to his earlier work "The Doom Generation."
There is no correlation to "Shortbus." What's this guy talking about?
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Erin Peiskee
Format:DVD
I personally loved Kaboom because it stays true to the Gregg Araki style that I know and love. Araki is a very unique director who has a distinct style. However, the movie can be confusing and maybe not even enjoyable if it's the first Araki film you watch.
I suggest watching "Nowhere" and "The Doom Generation" before watching Kaboom. Otherwise I can't say everyone will love this movie like I did. However, it's worth a shot because either way it's definitely a unique and interesting experience.
I suggest watching "Nowhere" and "The Doom Generation" before watching Kaboom. Otherwise I can't say everyone will love this movie like I did. However, it's worth a shot because either way it's definitely a unique and interesting experience.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love all Araki
I am obsessed with Gregg Araki and I love this film. I can't wait until he makes his next film. If you like sarcasm, the strange and absurd, and love good music and style with a... Read more
Published 6 days ago by violetcherry
3.0 out of 5 stars
beyond strange
For movie credits i have to admit its a bit of a mess. poorly acted with a ridiculous story line..looks like a collage project, however... Read more
Published 20 days ago by Shelby Moseley
4.0 out of 5 stars
"It's a well known fact that dreams are just your brain taking a dump...
John Waters approached Gregg Araki at the premiere of either "Mysterious Skin" or "Smiley Face" (I can't remember which) and personally requested that Gregg's next... Read more
Published 1 month ago by David Irwin
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVED THIS MOVIE,ONE OF GREG ARAKI'S BEST
this by far is one of greg araki's best films in my opinion I like everything about it. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys surreal comedic films
Published 3 months ago by Bisurrealist
4.0 out of 5 stars
16 to 25 Demographic
Finally, a movie where actors sound and act contemporary age appropriate and not scripted by older, cloistered L.A./N.Y. Read more
Published 10 months ago by G. Teslovich
4.0 out of 5 stars
Gregg Araki, Reigning Cinematic Iconoclast
Gregg Araki continues his daring sojourn into the arena that other filmmakers avoid - frank sexual adventures of every kind, characters whose placement in the story is often like... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Grady Harp
1.0 out of 5 stars
Horrible
Just horrible. Total waste of time. I wont even bother going over the plot as it isnt worth wasting the time to write about it. Read more
Published 11 months ago by THE REAL REVIEW
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sexy people
The film is a keeper for the eye-candy alone. I really love looking at these people. They are all good enough to eat. The acting was good. Read more
Published 12 months ago by J. Spirit
4.0 out of 5 stars
Surf Dudes, Lesbians, Narcotics and men in Animal Masks!
Yes the one everybody was talking about, for about five minutes anyway, as always hype often leads to disappointment and some certainly felt that way. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Tommy D
2.0 out of 5 stars
Anybody else sick of stubble and dirty hair?
I am SICK of guys who look like Thomas Dekker: pale, androgynous, black-haired pretty boys with stubble and stringy hair hanging in front of their eyes. Read more
Published 17 months ago by J. Martin
