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Quadrophenia

1979

Franc Roddam

Phil Daniels, Mark Wingett, Sting, Phil Davis ...

6.7

8,935

Drama London, 1964. Two rival youth cults emerge - the mods and the rockers - with explosive consequences. For Jimmy and his sharp suited, pill popping, scooter-riding mates, being a mod is a way of life, it's their generation. Together they head off to Brighton for an orgy of drugs, thrills and violent confrontation against the rockers. Will Jimmy emerge a hero or will he be disillusioned by his way of life? "I don't wanna be like everybody ... [+]

	Author	Review
United States	Janet Maslin The New York Times	"This is a dramatic film, one that's gritty and ragged and sometimes quite beautiful (...) Though it's by no means a movie for everyone, 'Quadrophenia' is something very special."	POS
United Kingdom	Ian Nathan Empire	"Stunning performances, a streetwise script, great pacing and a superb soundtrack make this not only an anthem of the times but an enduring tale to boot (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"	POS
United States	Tom Cassidy Common Sense Media	"In its classic scenes, this British cult drama manages to show all the thrills, highs, and lows of teen life (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"	POS
United States	Keith Phipps AV Club	"Beautifully shot by Brian Tufano, Roddam’s film bursts with details of Mod life"	POS
United Kingdom	Alex von Tunzelmann The Guardian	"'Quadrophenia' is a striking and evocative reminder of a bygone age when Britain was … well, basically exactly the same as it is now."	POS
United States	Jordan Cronk Slant	"One of the most honest and detailed documents of the mid-’60s mod subculture in existence (…) Rating: ★★★★½ (out of 5)"	POS
United States	Tim Appelo The Hollywood Reporter	"The film was shot in the heyday of punk and vibrates with irreverent energy."	POS

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