One of the many reasons I enjoy writing for Moving Pictures is that I occasionally get to review non-geek fair such as Submarine.
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| Best-known for his portrayal of the oblivious computer tech Moss on the cult-favorite British TV series “The IT Crowd,” Richard Ayoade makes his triumphant feature film directorial debut with the charming, off-kilter “Submarine.” Based on the novel by John Dunthorne, the coming-of-age tale recounts the adventures of a 15-year-old self-professed genius. Oliver Tate (Craig Roberts) wants to lose his virginity by his next birthday and to repair the widening rift between his parents, recently exacerbated after his mother’s old flame moved into a neighboring house. |
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| Complete with teenage-fueled delusions of grandeur, self-importance and angst, Roberts in his first movie role excels as the film’s fulcrum and centerpiece. His performance and the superior Ayoade script deliver a near-perfect First World vision of a 15-year-old boy’s reality, regardless of country or century. |
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| Akin to Wes Anderson’s recent classic “Rushmore,” Ayoade’s nuanced film is littered with memorable characters, quirky storytelling and real emotions, where not everything is as it seems. The intelligent and clever “Submarine” offers a delightful and poignant snapshot into the all-too-familiar teenage existence. |
Check out my entire review over at Moving Pictures.
The charming, off-kilter Submarine was originally published on The Geek Curmudgeon