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Skateland

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Dramatic events in Texas force the manager of a skating rink to look at his life in a very different manner in the early 1980s.

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Bill Goodykoontz Arizona Republic 06/16/2011
3/5
A film with some engaging performances and a swell soundtrack whose biggest problem is that it wants to be "Dazed and Confused" when it grows up. Go to Full Review Amy Biancolli Houston Chronicle 05/20/2011
2/4
Like so many other films set in the Reagan era, Anthony Burns' directorial debut fails to acknowledge the lingering and pervasive angst that shaped anyone growing up in the late Cold War. Go to Full Review Marc Savlov Austin Chronicle 05/20/2011
3/5
Skateland is dedicated to the late teen film icon John Hughes. I think he'd pretty proud. Go to Full Review Amie Simon Three Imaginary Girls 03/09/2019
One part Dazed & Confused, two parts John Hughes. Set in 1983, the movie's level of 80s detail is damn near perfect - from the Skateland rink to the clothes, right on down to the Musicland in the mall. Go to Full Review Molly Templeton Eugene Weekly (OR) 02/27/2019
Skateland, Anthony Burns' 1983-set coming of age story, is warm, welcoming and seen through a high gloss of nostalgia. Go to Full Review Yasmin Shehab Cairo360 09/28/2017
3.5/5
Skateland is a charming, beautiful film buoyed by an incredible soundtrack but held back by lacklustre performances of a potentially very likeable cast. Watch it for the visuals and the music. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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ikiru y @Ikiru 11/08/2020 Formulaic, poor acting, unengaging. See more 09/18/2013 It Really portrayed the 80s...Its a fun watch! See more 08/05/2013 At times it seems like this movie wants to be "Dazed and Confused" but this movie doesn't hold a candle to that iconic masterpiece. I mean it's not nearly as fun...it's kind of dark and heavy at times....and it lacks a cast with even a fraction of the talent of the cast of "Dazed." Shiloh Fernandez looks like a young Joaquin Phoenix and sounds like a young Keanu Reeves, but that still doesn't make me care about this movie. See more 06/10/2013 I wanted to like this so much, but it's just trying to be Dazed and Confused, and failing. One guy with blonde hair even says "alright, alright, alright". It's pretty blatant. See more 05/26/2013 Everyone fails to see a point to this film. I say, the points staring right at you. The film shows a kid (Shiloh Fernandez) fresh out of high school. He's living the life he dreamed about all through his educational life. Only problem, is that he can't look past the fact that he has to grow up. Unfortunately for him, when an old friend returns home he finds out living the life of a washout isn't all its cracked up to be. Drastic changes happen to his life, that change his point of view. This movie address a lot of issues still prominent in todays society. This movie is set in the reagan era, but has nothing to do with any type of politics. The movie addresses families falling apart, being young in a world where everything is changing, and people drifting out of the life you tried so hard to build. If you want a movie set in the 80s and gives you an emotional thrill ride. Sit back and grab some popcorn and pop in Skateland. See more 04/06/2013 Oh yeah that is the 80's alright, the cars, the hair, the music, MTV (you know when it played music??) it is all there. While the film seems to meander I think that is the point as the protagonist is also in a state of wandering and change. I like it. See more Read all reviews
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Anthony Burns

Director

Ashley Greene

Michelle Burkham

A.J. Buckley

Teddy

Brett Cullen

David Wheeler

Shiloh Fernandez

Ritchie Wheeler

Taylor Handley

Kenny Crawford

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Skateland

Melinda McGraw as Debbie Wheeler in "Skateland." (L-R) A.J. Buckley as Teddy and Shiloh Fernandez as Ritchie Wheeler in "Skateland." Casey LaBow as Candy Boyce in "Skateland." Ashley Greene as Michelle Burkham in "Skateland." A scene from "Skateland." Ashley Greene as Michelle Burkham in "Skateland." Taylor Handley as Kenny Crawford in "Skateland." Brett Cullen as David Wheeler in "Skateland." Taylor Handley as Kenny Crawford in "Skateland." Ashley Greene as Michelle Burkham in "Skateland." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis Dramatic events in Texas force the manager of a skating rink to look at his life in a very different manner in the early 1980s.
Director
Anthony Burns
Producer
Heath Freeman, Justin Gilley, Nicholas Jayanty
Screenwriter
Anthony Burns, Heath Freeman, Brandon Freeman
Distributor
Freestyle Releasing
Production Co
Freeman Film
Rating
PG-13 (Violence|Smoking|Language|Involving Teens|Some Sexuality|Substance Abuse)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 13, 2011, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$11.1K
Runtime
1h 36m
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