Director:
Tony McNamaraGuión:
Tony McNamaraCámara:
Ellery RyanMúsica:
Cezary SkubiszewskiReparto:
Jordan Brooking, Rose Byrne, Miranda Richardson, Garry McDonald, Claire Danes, Nicholas Hammond, Christopher Stollery, Toby Schmitz, Simone Cullinan (más)Sinopsis(1)
Placid Lake (Ben Lee) has always been different. His crayon eating scientific genius of a best friend, Gemma (Rose Byrne), also has a few issues with "blending in." As an odd fish in a sea of mediocrity, Placid's brilliant ideas are bound to get him into more trouble than success. When he finds himself flying off the school roof and breaking every bone in his body on graduation night, Placid decides to make a bid for the elusive normal life. To his parents' horror, he gets a normal job. Soon he's embracing conformity on the fast track to corporate success and making every effort to get Gemma into bed. Can Placid finally retire his rage in the pursuit of normalcy, or will his plan backfire? (texto oficial de la distribuidora)
(más)Reseñas (1)
A little-known but charming film on the frequently occurring theme of clashes between a non-conforming individual and society. This imaginative film with a series of humorous catchphrases and situations depicts the coming of age and emotional maturation of a young boy marked by an unconventional upbringing by his parents and burdened with higher intelligence, creativity, and analytical ability. What may be a disadvantage and subject to bullying in a certain environment can become a starting point for a brilliant career elsewhere, but the price is usually high... The best parts were the dialogues between Placid and his boss, who once let himself be "tamed" by the system in a similar situation and simply sees himself in his talented subordinate... The advantage of Tony McNamara's film is its perspective and absence of moralizing. The film is suitable for intellectuals as well as for those who just want to enjoy themselves. Overall impression: 90%.
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