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In the pre-Internet era of 1979, teenagers adorned their t-shirts with KISS and adorned their walls with Led Zeppelin (aside from the high-waisted pants, this could still be the case today). Richie (played by the electrifying debutant Matt Dillon) and Carl (Michael Kramer) are two such teenagers trapped in the planned community of New Granada, rural Colorado. Richie is a two-bit hood in the mode of Jackie Earle Haley (Bad News Bears), while Carl, his partner in mischief (breaking curfew, setting off firecrackers), comes from a more stable environment.
Once a gun enters the picture, petty crime leads to tragedy and then apocalyptic revenge. Over the Edge captures the details accurately: the kids, the era, and their frustration with an uncomprehending adult world. At times, it almost feels like a documentary, except for a few moments of high Kubrick-meets-Walter Hill drama, such as when Carl is jumped by a couple of hoods, including Vincent Spano (Baby It's You).
Directed by Jonathan Kaplan (The Accused) and shot by Andrew Davis (The Fugitive), Over the Edge was unavailable for too long and deserves to find the same audience as other teen rebellion classics like co-writer Tim Hunter's River's Edge. The period-perfect soundtrack heightens the experience with potent tracks from Cheap Trick, the Ramones, and the Cars. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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Attribute | Value | ||||
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aspect_ratio | 1.85 | ||||
is_discontinued_by_manufacturer | No | ||||
mpaa_rating | PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) | ||||
product_dimensions | 7.5 x 0.7 x 5.4 inches; 0.01 ounces | ||||
item_model_number | 2232767 | ||||
director | Jonathan Kaplan, Jonathan S. Kaplan | ||||
media_format | Multiple Formats, Closed-captioned, NTSC, Widescreen, Subtitled, Color | ||||
run_time | 1 hour and 35 minutes | ||||
release_date | September 20, 2005 | ||||
actors | Matt Dillon, Vincent Spano, Harry Northrup, Andy Romano, Ellen Geer | ||||
subtitles | | ||||
language | English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono) | ||||
studio | Studio Distribution Services | ||||
writers | Charles Haas, Tim Hunter | ||||
country_of_origin | USA | ||||
number_of_discs | 1 | ||||
best_sellers_rank | #7,631 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV) #1,170 in Drama DVDs | ||||
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