Unpopular high schoolers, Jeremy and Eddie want to change their status and are willing to do almost anything to reverse their unpopularity including lying about YouTube star, Lady Crimson, coming to their party!
This truly made me laugh. It's well made with good video, audio and editing. Plus, the young actors are well cast. The momentum of the film grows from the opening scene when Jeremy and Eddie first realize that they're losers and have to do something about it. I'm impressed by the fast dialogue that's delivered really well, especially from Jacob Berland and Lawson Wright who play Jeremy and Eddie. The turning point is "the big lie" when Jeremy tells the other kids that a big YouTube star is coming to their party. It's bound to either make them super popular or be a complete bust! I love the shot in the living room with a photo of Jack Nicholson on the wall behind the guys, as they are busted for their "big lie." Then, miracle of miracle, guess who makes an appearance and their fate is sealed?
The film's message is to "go big or don't go" - seriously, the lie thing could have really taken them below ground, but instead, luck was on their side.
I give Party of the Year 3.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. By Julie S., KIDS FIRST!
Unpopular high schoolers, Jeremy and Eddie want to change their status and are willing to do almost anything to reverse their unpopularity including lying about YouTube star, Lady Crimson, coming to their party!
This truly made me laugh. It's well made with good video, audio and editing. Plus, the young actors are well cast. The momentum of the film grows from the opening scene when Jeremy and Eddie first realize that they're losers and have to do something about it. I'm impressed by the fast dialogue that's delivered really well, especially from Jacob Berland and Lawson Wright who play Jeremy and Eddie. The turning point is "the big lie" when Jeremy tells the other kids that a big YouTube star is coming to their party. It's bound to either make them super popular or be a complete bust! I love the shot in the living room with a photo of Jack Nicholson on the wall behind the guys, as they are busted for their "big lie." Then, miracle of miracle, guess who makes an appearance and their fate is sealed?
The film's message is to "go big or don't go" - seriously, the lie thing could have really taken them below ground, but instead, luck was on their side.
I give Party of the Year 3.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. By Julie S., KIDS FIRST!
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