Snack Shack

So when i saw the trailer of this movie i was like "WOOOAAA they dared?" Like really this movie follow well the style of the 90s. For instance the characters are portrayed as smokers and even tough i was born 85 and only made it to teen in the late 90s i do recall a lot of teenagers smoking. So this felt accurate and they were not afraid to show that yes teenagers smoked then. Never in the movie is it portrayed as "cool" or something you "have to do" and as a non smoker i never understood the point of cigarette at all, but im glad the movie kept the accuracy and was not afraid of showing it off. We should not erase history.

As for the rest, some of it was a bit over the top, like sure the 90s were more lenient, i do recall buying loto tickets for my mom at the store when i was like 10 (now its 18+) so i guess betting is also accurate but the whole making beer and such... these kids were very efficient to say the least. A lot more then i recall my friends and i ever been.

Ok ok enough of speaking if the movie is accurate or not, i think it was. It did a good job capturing the 90s.

I had a lot of fun with the romance aspect and the bro rivalry and such. Sadly in the second half the movie got a bit darker and its where it kinda loss me. Its just it happened out of nowhere and somehow shifted the dymanic of the movie.

I personally watched this as a "raunchy comedy" and was looking for a lot of "feel good". I miss these movies since the stupid woke era took on, so this look right like in my alley and for the most part it was, but then the movie decided to become more of a drama than a raunchy comedy and it just kinda came out of nowhere so it felt a bit "meh".

Without spoiling i could say the movie just dropped the ball in the last act for me and i didn't like its conclusion.

But overall i enjoyed the majority of it so i can't really say i didn't had a good time. Maybe that was the point of the director/screen writer, to make us feel uncomfortable but its not what i was looking for based on the trailer. So if the movie would had gotten an 8 out of 10 prior to this specific part, i have to lower it to a 7. And its one of those were i would even go down to 6.5 but i bump it to 7 because i feel its better than a 6.

But i was disapointed at the end to say the least. I like when movies are feel good. I like when movies give me the escapism of my boring real life. This being set in the 90s and all, even tough characters were a tad older (for today) compare to me, i was still looking for an ideal version of my teenhood. A teenhood i sadly never had.

The first act of this film set it up to be this obnoxious buddy comedy about two scheming capitalists, but the story morphs into a brilliant portrayal of growing up over a summer.

The movie is not as funny as it would like to be at certain points, but that doesn't matter. The strength of the script is in the delivery and the characterization of the two leads and family life.

The conflict can seem a bit silly at first, but then you get it when you realize what life was like at 14. Everything matters until nothing does, and then you fall apart. These actors are admirable, and I respect the fact that they actually look like teenagers.

The script has more f-bombs than Scarface, and it gets loud and obnoxious, and that's what growing up is like. Cannot wait to see more from this director.

The Snack Shack like a modern Sandlot.

This movie is about two best friends and their schemes and shenanigans over a summer in Nebraska in 1991. One friend is the schemer who always has an idea and a plan for what to do next, and the other friend is the more level headed but very ambitious go getter. Together they execute these risky plans that might get them into trouble with their parents but venture to make money and have fun over the summer.

At it's core it might sound generic and formulaic for a coming of age movie but it shines due to the amount of heart and soul poured into it.

The acting is expertly done. The script allows for campy, comedy, and realism to flow through the characters. The jokes land and the physical comedy is well timed.

The movie is also able to juggle varying tone quite well and keeps the overall pacing solid One con I will say is that I don't know what the overall theme of the movie was supposed to be, or if there was supposed to be one.

Nevertheless the Snack Shack is a very heartfelt coming of age comedy that clearly had a lot of hard work and heart put into it.

This the second movie this year that pleasantly surprised me by how good it is despite lacking any hype. The first was "Scrambled," which, while not groundbreaking, I found pretty enjoyable. Snack Shack is the latest one; I recall sitting in the nearly empty theater, thinking it deserved a larger audience than just 2 guys. I have a feeling that years from now, these films will be regarded as some of the hidden gems from the 2020s. We'll wonder why they weren't more widely discussed at the time.

Pretty chaotic start, I think hectic's a better word. The movie's premise pretty fun, two 14yr olds trying successfully come up with successful get-rich-quick schemes. It's not like a lot of movies made recently; the first half of the movie reminds me of the early 2010's when a bunch of R rated movies were being made.

But it's also not just silly fun; it's a compelling coming-of-age story. While it starts off as a fun ride, the emotional depth it offers is unexpected yet satisfying. Gabriel LaBelle reminded me of Jon berthal at times. The acting overall was impressive, and I loved the casting. Although we didn't see much of the other kids' parents, it allowed us to forge stronger connections with the characters present. Overall, the characters are easy to become invested in.

The movie slows down a bit in the middle, wasn't feel good all the way. In hindsight, scenes like A. J. walking alone earlier in the film seem like subtle hints of what was to come. Given that the story is from AJ's perspective, it's understandable that it doesn't maintain a consistently upbeat atmosphere throughout because it's not super fun vibes from him.

The movie takes on a somber tone at times, which is when I began to notice its length. While the start was quick-paced, funny and full of energy, the film gradually evolves into a personal and heartfelt coming-of-age story. The second half leans more towards drama, resulting in a slower pace, but I didn't mind it. Instead, it added depth and emotional complexity, creating a little rollercoaster of emotion.

The movie is predictable In away, particularly potential romantic conflicts with new characters. However, this predictability didn't detract from the overall enjoyment of the film for me. While it doesn't revolutionize storytelling, its nostalgic depiction of a bygone era reminded me of "Licorice Pizza". And just like that movie, which I loved despite differing opinions from others, this film effectively transported me to its time period. Unlike "Licorice Pizza," though, this movie isn't as solely character-driven; there's a clear plotline driving the narrative forward.

I feel like the message of the movie is don't let girls get between you and your boy. I laughed cause it reminded me of a 30second clip of Tupac interview about "hoes get horny" you can find on YouTube.

Anyway, I enjoyed it, felt nostalgic. It wasn't what I expected, I saw the trailer play once maybe a month ago and all things would lead you to believe it's a comedy. However, it has a more serious undertone and more emotional depth than you'd expect. So I love it and definitely recommend, just not as a comedy.

I miss when comedies weren't afraid of offending anyone. I miss when comedies didn't try to teach me a lesson. I miss when comedies accurately showed how guys act and talk around each other.

I forgot how much I missed them until I watched Snack Shack. Now while this can be described as a 90s throwback comedy, it does a great job of celebrating bro culture without celebrating some of the creepy stuff from 80s/90s comedies, like peeping on women.

Having said that, some of the vulgar language and jokes had me cracking up. It reminds me of so many conversations I've had with my friends. The situations and movie overall are pretty hilarious, with a few highly memorable parts.

Lead actor Conor Sherry kills it. He does a great job with the comedy, with the perfect balance of being a dork without being a wuss. And there are a few serious moments where his performance made me say, "Wow." I think we'll be seeing more of him.

A couple things hold this back from being an instant comedy classic. Later in the movie, it focuses less on comedy and more on drama, both romantic and non. Most of it is done well, but there are very few laughs in the last half hour. And some of the romance drama feels manufactured, forced and unnecessary.

I still had a good time with this movie and encourage people to support R-rated comedies. We don't get nearly enough of them.

(1 viewing, early fan screening 3/6/2024)