Suburbia is a 1983 movie directed by Penelope Spheeris.
Suburbia tells the story of “The Rejected”, a group of aimless kids who are essentially homeless. They form a loose family while defending themselves against both police and citizen vigilantes. Their lives turn tragic when one of their members overdoses and another is killed during an altercation. The plot stumbles but Spheeris presents an authenticity to her characters and setting that is truly unique. The atmosphere is enhanced by the terrific sound of various punk bands.
THE BEST – Punk Bands Never Get to Finish Their Songs
Each live performance features brilliant emotion and energy from various punk bands – along with a crowd brawl that abruptly kills the performance.
THE WORST – These Lost Youths Don’t Care for Gay People
Or black people. Or virtually anyone not like them. For a group of severely oppressed kids, they are incredibly close-minded.
FOX FORCE FIVE RATING – 3.75/5
Suburbia is a truly unique movie and worth checking out. Bonus points for the acting debut of Flea and the Reservoir Dogs-esque group walking shot.
