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Sported out £1.99 to rent Snack Shack, via Prime earlier. I’d seen the trailer, which was amusing. Set in 1991, two teens rent the ‘Snack Shack’ next to the outdoor pool in their Nebraska town, in the summer.
Wasn’t expecting much, so this came as a really pleasant surprise. The film feels really authentic and the young cast were likeable and charismatic, if sometimes looking a little older than they should.
Really reminded me of the feel from those films we watched in the 80’s. When life was simpler. Who doesn’t like a well made, feel good film? Lots to relate to here as well. I thought this was a lot of fun.
Wasn’t expecting much, so this came as a really pleasant surprise. The film feels really authentic and the young cast were likeable and charismatic, if sometimes looking a little older than they should.
Really reminded me of the feel from those films we watched in the 80’s. When life was simpler. Who doesn’t like a well made, feel good film? Lots to relate to here as well. I thought this was a lot of fun.
Thanks for the heads-up, i'll give it go 
On a similar theme, heart warming coming of age film called The Way Way Back, set around a water park with Sam Rockwell.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1727388/
Another simple, well made, feel good film there.
On a similar theme, heart warming coming of age film called The Way Way Back, set around a water park with Sam Rockwell.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1727388/
Another simple, well made, feel good film there.
John Henry said:
Sported out £1.99 to rent Snack Shack, via Prime earlier. I’d seen the trailer, which was amusing. Set in 1991, two teens rent the ‘Snack Shack’ next to the outdoor pool in their Nebraska town, in the summer.
Wasn’t expecting much, so this came as a really pleasant surprise. The film feels really authentic and the young cast were likeable and charismatic, if sometimes looking a little older than they should.
Really reminded me of the feel from those films we watched in the 80’s. When life was simpler. Who doesn’t like a well made, feel good film? Lots to relate to here as well. I thought this was a lot of fun.
I'll look this up - thanks.Wasn’t expecting much, so this came as a really pleasant surprise. The film feels really authentic and the young cast were likeable and charismatic, if sometimes looking a little older than they should.
Really reminded me of the feel from those films we watched in the 80’s. When life was simpler. Who doesn’t like a well made, feel good film? Lots to relate to here as well. I thought this was a lot of fun.
I can also recommend "The Way Way Back" a far better film than I was expecting and Rockwell is excellent.
Based on those I'd suggest, it's a series on Prime: "Red Oaks" - has the guy from "Submarine" and a couple of others you'll recognise but I found it enjoyable - not overly nostalgic either.
The Count said:
Thanks for the heads-up, i'll give it go
On a similar theme, heart warming coming of age film called The Way Way Back, set around a water park with Sam Rockwell.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1727388/
Another simple, well made, feel good film there.
Just watched this , and yep a great easy film.On a similar theme, heart warming coming of age film called The Way Way Back, set around a water park with Sam Rockwell.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1727388/
Another simple, well made, feel good film there.
The Way Way Back is a fantastic film - 8.5/10
Snack Shack, not so good. It may be set in the early 90's buy it's edited like it was made in 2023 so great for people with ADHD. We managed just over an hour but neither of us had a clue what was going on, knew any of characters' names nor cared what happened to any of them. I can't score it as I didn't finish it. Not for me.
It you're after a really good, amusing, gentle and heart warming film from yesteryear, Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game (Prime) is a solid 8/10
Snack Shack, not so good. It may be set in the early 90's buy it's edited like it was made in 2023 so great for people with ADHD. We managed just over an hour but neither of us had a clue what was going on, knew any of characters' names nor cared what happened to any of them. I can't score it as I didn't finish it. Not for me.
It you're after a really good, amusing, gentle and heart warming film from yesteryear, Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game (Prime) is a solid 8/10
FilH said:
The Count said:
Thanks for the heads-up, i'll give it go
On a similar theme, heart warming coming of age film called The Way Way Back, set around a water park with Sam Rockwell.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1727388/
Another simple, well made, feel good film there.
Just watched this , and yep a great easy film.On a similar theme, heart warming coming of age film called The Way Way Back, set around a water park with Sam Rockwell.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1727388/
Another simple, well made, feel good film there.
Thanks for the heads up, Ben. I'll give the pinball one a go
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