The Rage in Placid Lake

I love a good dark comedy, especially when it includes subversive social satire. This movie wasn't that. Everything about it was well crafted and entertaining except for the writing. Message was heavy-handed and preachy, trying too hard to make a point about courage and conformity. Whatever happened to subtlety? We're not idiots. There were a few clever lines. Most characters were well acted, considering what they had to work with.

no clue what this guy is talking about. he was probably watching twilight by mistake.

...And I love a good movie.

Thanks for the suggestion, Hulu! Loved it.

Great film in the vein of Napolean Dynamite and Falling Down. Loser teen decides to go mainstream with odd results. Guys want to pound him but super-hot nerdy bookworm girlfriend and horny coworker seem drawn to him. Insurance company supervisor is a riot and ex-hippie parents are perfect. Thoughoghly entertaining in a black-humor sort of way. One of the best on Hulu.

A rather amusing black comedy. The actors performances are dead on for the type of characters they are playing.

Different, that's for sure!! You have to have an open mind to watch this one, but I liked it. I give it 4 stars.

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Title	The Rage in Placid Lake (2003)
Runtime	1 hr. 30 min.
Studio	Film Movement
Genres	Comedy
Description	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? Winner - Melbourne Film Festival. Official Selection - Edinburgh Intl' Film Festival, Brisbane Intl Film Festival and American Film Institute Film Festival.

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