The problem with Johnnie's father, is to blame all of the kid's rebellious streak on Frank. As Johnnie's rebellion continues without Frank, the situation should become clear. But in the film, it's never resolved.
It's interesting to note that Disney material was very similar. Kids were "bad", adults were watching over kids to ensure they don't do "bad" stuff. I'm glad the 1980s happened. Because that eliminated that mentality pretty quick. So Disney had the Sunday Movie by the mid-1980s. You can tell, I have a REAL hate for the 1970s. That's my childhood years, filled with physical and verbal abuse from my Dad (deceased last week) and neglect from my Mom (didn't allow my full babyhood).
How did you feel when they passed? My parents were both abusive bastards and I sometimes wish they'd hurry and die so I can get the inheritance and buy a house. But maybe them actually dying would put things in perspective.
Interesting "slice of life" from the early-mid 70's. This story could have taken place in any urban setting, but the era was significant. Montreal; an alternative, counter-culture mood prevailed. Kids probably had more freedom. The acting varies from underplayed, convincing performances from Frank Vitale & John Sutherland & his parents, to Stephen Lack who was abysmal in some scenes - (ie the scene at 42.0 onwards).
Anybody heard of a late 70's early 80's Quebecois ( dubbed in the rest of Canada I believe) film called "Le Voyeur' or something like that, about a crazed killer who attacks Montreal women
cool movie. Bozo looks like a combination of Billy Corgan, Crispen Glover, Flea, Cory Feldman, and a guy a used to know. You know the main difference between a Canadian 70s movie and an American 70s movie is that no one had to die at the end.
why is that weird. A man wrote a screenplay in english. Montreal has english newspapers, radio stations, CBC has a english services... I have english friends who can not speak french living and working in Montreal.. Guess what.. There are chinese language films made in Vancouver... English language films made by aboriginals.French language films made in toronto.
This is the most 1970s movie I have ever seen. And Stephen Lack... just, wow. I have to see "Rubber Gun" now and I'm glad RUclips has both films.
The problem with Johnnie's father, is to blame all of the kid's rebellious streak on Frank. As Johnnie's rebellion continues without Frank, the situation should become clear. But in the film, it's never resolved.
The scene in the garage, at about 20:56, is greatly underrated.
it upsets me that this movie doesn't get enough respect as it should!
cool, simple, complicated, heartfelt movie.
It's interesting to note that Disney material was very similar.
Kids were "bad", adults were watching over kids to ensure they don't do "bad" stuff.
I'm glad the 1980s happened. Because that eliminated that mentality pretty quick.
So Disney had the Sunday Movie by the mid-1980s.
You can tell, I have a REAL hate for the 1970s. That's my childhood years, filled with physical and verbal abuse from my Dad (deceased last week) and neglect from my Mom (didn't allow my full babyhood).
get a shrink.
How did you feel when they passed? My parents were both abusive bastards and I sometimes wish they'd hurry and die so I can get the inheritance and buy a house. But maybe them actually dying would put things in perspective.
Interesting "slice of life" from the early-mid 70's. This story could have taken place in any urban setting, but the era was significant. Montreal; an alternative, counter-culture mood prevailed. Kids probably had more freedom. The acting varies from underplayed, convincing performances from Frank Vitale & John Sutherland & his parents, to Stephen Lack who was abysmal in some scenes - (ie the scene at 42.0 onwards).
Anybody heard of a late 70's early 80's Quebecois ( dubbed in the rest of Canada I believe) film called "Le Voyeur' or something like that, about a crazed killer who attacks Montreal women
VERY GOOD
cool movie. Bozo looks like a combination of Billy Corgan, Crispen Glover, Flea, Cory Feldman, and a guy a used to know. You know the main difference between a Canadian 70s movie and an American 70s movie is that no one had to die at the end.
True.
Better than Thor: Ragnarok by far.
LOL 1:10:42. 😆 His voice.
I found the movie to be very boring. The movie the Rubber Gun with Steven Lack was much better..
True.
they're both good.
@@plasticweapon True.
hilarious, not one french word spoken in the whole movie
yes.. its called an english movie...
Paul Colbourne an english movie in a french city.
raisinlove you obviously have not spent much time in Montreal. Montreal is a Bilingual City. English is spoken quite a bit there.
Paul Colbourne I realize that, but it's weird how this bilingualism wasn't featured in the movie
why is that weird. A man wrote a screenplay in english. Montreal has english newspapers, radio stations, CBC has a english services... I have english friends who can not speak french living and working in Montreal.. Guess what.. There are chinese language films made in Vancouver... English language films made by aboriginals.French language films made in toronto.
gross
why are you here?
Steve lack stole the movie