I'm a punk. An older one. Older than Brian would have been had he not been butchered. I've read a lot of the reviews and I agree with some more than others. Yes at times this film drags a bit. Yes the fight and murder should have been filmed in real time.
One review pointed out that the murderer was later imprisoned for probation (parole is after being let out of jail/prison) violations. He spent 5 years in Texas prison for murder. Not justice not karma not fair.
The music was great. The acting iffy at times but not the worst I've seen. But the story is what this was about. Framing a punk how was run down and murdered as being the reason for his murder. Making the rich white privileged preppie/jock into the victim. Nobody deserves to be killed for the music they listen to, the clothing they wear or the number of swear words they shout at cops.
Good movie, great story, tragic end to a young life and a lesson that still isn't being learned.
One review pointed out that the murderer was later imprisoned for probation (parole is after being let out of jail/prison) violations. He spent 5 years in Texas prison for murder. Not justice not karma not fair.
The music was great. The acting iffy at times but not the worst I've seen. But the story is what this was about. Framing a punk how was run down and murdered as being the reason for his murder. Making the rich white privileged preppie/jock into the victim. Nobody deserves to be killed for the music they listen to, the clothing they wear or the number of swear words they shout at cops.
Good movie, great story, tragic end to a young life and a lesson that still isn't being learned.