Directed by Gus Van Sant1985 Drama
Rated R
*** 1/2
Shot in sometimes gorgeous, sometimes overbearing black and white (clearly for cost and not artistic reasons, however), Gus Van Sant's debut 1985 film had to have been about as controversial as it could get at the time; Walt, a convenience store clerk, falls in love/lust with Johnny, a YOUNG (read: under 18) Mexican immigrant, and tries to show him. While the acting in the film certainly leaves something to be desired (the best performance comes from Tim Streeter as Walt), it was enjoyable to see the penchant Van Sant had for filmmaking, even from his first film; it seemed he was already headed for a style all his own from the first time he picked up a camera. Recommendable for fans of the director.
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