Slacker (1991)
Helping kick off the independent film movement of the 1990s is this offering from first time writer/director Richard Linklater. A snap shot of youth culture set in Austin, Texas covering a large cast of odd ball characters.
This film could easily have been a documentary as it eschews a clear narrative for a wandering meander through a day in the lives of the youth of Austin. While there is an interesting element to the non tradition nature of this film it does feel slightly gimmicky by the end, nevertheless there are more than enough crazies dotted through out the film to hold your attention. Despite it's limitations this film is still well worth a watch as it captures a view of apathetic youth that is still relevant today.
4/5
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