Punk's Dead: SLC Punk 2

I appreciate this movie because you can tell it was written by a real Punk. It goes through some of the many genres of Punk. It has real Punk bands. It has a Punk show. This is like insider information that only someone from the scene would know. The story is about Ben Schnetzer coming out of his Goth shell and living some. His dead dad from the first SLC Punk film commentates the story. It therefore connects with the past while laying out a new story.

I watched this last night via Amazon Instant Video. I've been following this production for quite some time on social media and couldn't wait to see it. I'm a big fan of the first film (it's one of my favorites), and not even mentioning the character of Steve-O made me think it would hurt the film. This is not the case. Having Bob back (as the narrator/ghost) made me feel all happy. He acts exactly the same as he did in the first one, although now, he looks older...which makes me feel old. Sean (takes 100 hits of acid in the first one by accident), and John the Mod are in this one, and the plot revolves around Bob and Trish's kid disappearing. So they're trying to find him. The film is watching Bob's son "grow up" with his friends, while they're on their way to a punk show, but taking the long way there. Ross (Bob's kid), is not a punk. He's not into punk music, doesn't look like a punk, doesn't act like a punk...he's just...Ross. He's into death. He's a weird dude. His two friends for the ride Crash (played by Machine Gun Kelly...who was awesome in this btw), and Penny are also great characters. The end hit me like a ton of bricks. Not in a bad way, just a big emotional feeling came over me. The soundtrack is outstanding. While the first one had older punk bands like The Exploited, Ramones, and Adolescents, this one has newer punk bands like Rancid, NOFX, and The Dwarves.The acting is great. The film looks outstanding. I know this had a lot of help using social media fundraiser campaigns, and it's great. I'm happy to see that the money went to the sound and look of the film.I highly recommend this one. I give it a 4 out of 5...it's a great movie. It's funny, it's sad, it's got a great soundtrack. The ONLY reason I took a star away from this...is it's REALLY short. It's an hour and fifteen minutes WITH credits. Credits are about 3-5 mins depending on the movie. I would've liked to see a little more of the characters. But I guess that means you guys did a good job with it then :)Definitely rent this one if you're on the fence about it.

The original SLC punk was a real cult following, and amazing and I loved it. While this had some homage to it and continued on in some ways it just didn't carry the same weight i was hoping for.

Did you like SLC Punk! the movie? Did you see it? If not you totally should before seeing this well made sequel! I live in SLC so the first movie has been a club classic around here and just something every teen sees, at least once! Everyone who loved that movie had anxiously been awaiting this sequel and let me tell you, it didn't disappoint! I love how James brought back a few key characters from the original, especially Shawn who was my favorite! This movie follows 3 young punks on a trip to self discovery. It has a lot of great one liners, the characters have been very well developed and you sit there rooting for them to succeed. The soundtrack is superb and you will be singing along while watching!I was lucky enough to be able to attend the premiere screening in SLC for this and meet a lot of the cast and crew and let me tell you, these guys are top quality! They are all so humble, nice and all around great people!BUY THIS NOW!! It's sure to be the next cult classic!

I recently spoke with James about a book. I promised to review this, and here is my honest opinion.You won't see Some friends, but most of the old cast share a story in what will now be forever known as the slc franchise.James has a way with dialogue, and you can really see him flexing his muscle. Beneath the writing you can sense he is a philosopher;The initial story has a stomp rythm, starts out dicey, and sorts itself out in a unique embrace. I really felt something in several moments.Most certainly how not to treat your daughter at a gasstation. (that was laid out well).I can't spoil the ending, but I was very impressed as always and I hope James Does well on his new projects.He is an acceptation human being, and has really earned a shining star in american filming.Hats off to you, on what is either a summary of an old flame, or the future of a new generation.I hope you like the book I suggested.Take care!

The original SLC Punk is easily one of my all-time favorite movies. No, this isn't as good as the original, but it takes place in a time when punk is dead. The magic is gone. There was no magic to begin with. It was an illusion. That's the point!There's no Steve-O. Bob narrates from beyond the grave. The young punks have grown up and moved on.I could go on about this film, but I'll just say: it's not as bad as many of these reviewers are making it out to be.

Overall I was impressed with what they did with the budget that they had. I wish it had been a bit longer so that we could have gotten a bit more fleshing out on both sides of the story, but it was overall great. I still wish we could have seen Lawyer Stevo, but I loved the throwbacks to the original. The new cast was pretty good, though a bit underdeveloped. Overall I think it was great and fans of the original and of any form of punk should really give it a look.

Reminds me of my younger years raisin hell. Typical road, growing up movie. Set in 2005ish or earlier. No cell phones, all the car makes tell the tale. Saw some reviews saying Bob's son would be 30ish since the movie was released in 2016. Not true.Some nice twists. Some familar faces. Shawn of all people is the voice of reason. All and all pretty good. I've grown to love this movie.

Der Film ist total geil! Allerdings habe ich nicht daran gedacht das er nur mit Untertitel ist aber ein muss für jeden Film Fan!

One of the worst movies I've ever watched. If you like the first one just watch it again.