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- The casting and performances are faultless, and the three young leads make a terrific comedy trio together, generating a specific, unique chemistry. The Kings of Summer could become a young person's classic, destined to be rediscovered by subsequent generations.
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Jun 7, 2013 · There's a furious and smart movie inside "The Kings of Summer," a first feature by director Jordan Vogt-Roberts, a film about three teenage boys who take to the woods to live outside parental supervision and community norms and expectations.
With a good helping of humor and engaging performances, The Kings of Summer makes for a delightfully entertaining coming of age tale. Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Sep 23, 2013
- The Wackness
- Hearts Beat Loud
- Super 8
- Captain Fantastic
- The Spectacular Now
- The Edge of Seventeen
- The Way, Way Back
- Stand by Me
- Kong: Skull Island
- Love, Simon
Released five years before The Kings of Summer, The Wackness is another coming of age tale. Fans of The Kings of Summer will find similarities thanks to the genre, though some of the other aspects are actually quite different. For example, The Wacknesstakes place in the bright lights of New York City rather than the quiet woods. The plot follows a ...
Just because the film in question is a coming of age tale doesn't mean that every recommended movie fits within that genre. Hearts Beats Loud is a comedy-drama focusing on music but fans of The Kings of Summerwill recognize one of the main stars. Nick Offerman, who plays Frank Toy (dad of the protagonist) in The Kings of Summer, is also the father ...
The sci-fi genre is probably not one you would expect to see on a list like this. That being said, 2011's Super 8 shares a surprising amount of qualities with The Kings of Summer. The main one is that it centers on a group of young teenagers on an adventure. Of course, their story takes them somewhere far more dangerous. Super 8 is set in 1979 and ...
These days, Erin Moriarty is certainly most known for her role as Annie/Starlight on Amazon Prime's The Boys. However, a lot of people first saw her in The Kings of Summer, where she portrays Kelly, the girl who the protagonist Joe Toy has a major crush on. RELATED: Erin Moriarty’s 10 Best Movie & TV Roles, Ranked According To IMDb Moriarty takes o...
The Kings of Summer wasn't actually the only fantastic coming of age tale to hit theaters in 2013. It wasn't even the only one at the Sundance Film Festival because it was joined by The Spectacular Now. It received even more critical acclaim at the iconic festival. This story is a bit more serious and sad as it follows alcoholic Sutter Keeley (Mile...
Once again, it's the coming of age genre. Though there are plenty of great films released in that category, not many have topped The Edge of Seventeen in recent years. Like The Kings of Summer, it expertly blends rising young talents with veteran actors. Getting its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, the movie centers on Nadine Fr...
2013 was apparently the best year for these kinds of movies as yet another tremendous one is listed here. The Way, Way Backwas also a shining Sundance Film Festival release and continues the trend on this list of taking place during the summer season. RELATED: Toni Collette: 10 Best Movies, According To Rotten Tomatoes This film puts the focus on i...
The oldest film on this list by a long way, there's a very good chance that Stand By Me played a major part in inspiring The Kings of Summer. You might not expect that considering this story is based on The Body, a novel written by famed horror author Stephen King. However, Stand By Mefits the tone because it highlights a group of teenage friends w...
On paper, this is certainly the most unlikely entry on this list. The Kings of Summer is a small indie flick about teens while Kong: Skull Islandis an epic monster movie about a giant ape set in 1973. However, this is all about the people involved in these films. First, both The Kings of Summer and Kong: Skull Island are directed by Jordan Vogt-Rob...
Speaking of Nick Robinson, after his breakout performance in The Kings of Summer, he landed his biggest role a few years later as the lead in Love, Simon. Based on the book Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, it might mark the best performance of Robinson's career. In it, he plays Simon, a closeted high school teen who deals with issues in his home ...
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Funny teen coming-of-age story has swearing, some drinking. Read Common Sense Media's The Kings of Summer review, age rating, and parents guide.
- Jordan Vogt-Roberts
- Jeffrey M. Anderson
- CBS Films
2013. JORDAN VOGT-ROBERTS. Alison Brie, Angela Trimbur, Austin Abrams. 93 min. 8.8. Mark Ficklen. What it's about. The take. A quirky and lovely coming of age film, the Kings of Summer celebrates the beauty and madness of adolescence and the sheer joy of long summer days.
- Alison Brie
- Jordan Vogt-Roberts
May 29, 2013 · Verdict. Jordan Vogt-Roberts' The Kings of Summer features an economic script, likable characters, a fun style and plenty of sharp humor -- although its plot is a bit on the slim side. 7.7....
Aug 23, 2013 · The Kings of Summer: Directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts. With Nick Robinson, Gabriel Basso, Moises Arias, Nick Offerman. Three teenage friends, in the ultimate act of independence, decide to spend their summer building a house in the woods and living off the land.
