The Myth of the American Sleepover

April 7th, 2011

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The Myth of the American Sleepover

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Still of Amanda Bauer in The Myth of the American SleepoverStill of Claire Sloma in The Myth of the American Sleepover(L-R) Amanda Bauer and Claire Sloma attend the 'The Myth of the American Sleepover' Photo Call held at the Martini Terraza during the 63rd Annual International Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2010 in Cannes, France.Still of Marlon Morton in The Myth of the American SleepoverThe Myth of the American SleepoverStill of Nikita Ramsey and Jade Ramsey in The Myth of the American Sleepover

Plot
Four young people navigate the suburban wonderland of metro-Detroit looking for love and adventure on the last weekend of summer.

Release Year: 2010

Rating: 6.2/10 (802 voted)

Critic's Score: 67/100

Director: David Robert Mitchell

Stars: Claire Sloma, Marlon Morton, Amanda Bauer

Storyline
Four young people navigate the suburban wonderland of metro-Detroit looking for love and adventure on the last weekend of summer.

Cast:
Claire Sloma - Maggie
Marlon Morton - Rob Salvati
Amanda Bauer - Claudia
Brett Jacobsen - Scott Holland
Nikita Ramsey - Ady Abbey
Jade Ramsey - Anna Abbey
Annette DeNoyer - Beth
Wyatt McCallum - Marcus
Mary Wardell - Jen Holland
Douglas Diedrich - Steven
Dane Jones - Emma
Shayla Curran - Janelle Ramsey
Drew Machak - Andy
Christopher Simon - Sean Barber
Madi Ortiz - Avalina Height



Details

Official Website: Official site |

Release Date: 7 April 2011

Filming Locations: Clawson, Michigan, USA

Opening Weekend: $8,700 (USA) (24 July 2011) (1 Screen)

Gross: $39,001 (USA) (21 August 2011)



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User Review

an honest and affirmative coming of age film

Rating: 7/10

a poignant and fresh take on this iconic, typically American experience. This low budget independent coming of age comedy from writer/director David Robert Mitchell explores the usual themes of teen angst, friendship, sex, and the search for love. Set in Detroit on the last weekend of the summer holidays before the kids return to school, the film draws upon Mitchell's own memories of his adolescence. There are a number of sleepovers, slumber parties and pool parties happening. The film follows four teens – Rob, Scott, Maggie and Claudia - as they hang out, talk about their fears and insecurities, crushes, and look for that elusive first kiss. However, unlike most comedies aimed at an adolescent audience this low-key film eschews the usual cheap scatological and puerile humour, opting for a more in depth exploration of their concerns. Mitchell demonstrates a strong understanding of adolescent emotions and desires that brings credibility to the material, and it reeks with a strong sense of nostalgia. Mitchell maintains a deceptively meandering pace as he juggles the multiple narrative strands and moves seamlessly between the various characters. The dialogue rings true, and Mitchell teases natural performances from his unknown ensemble cast. The Myth Of The American Sleepover is an honest and affirmative coming of age film that resonates.





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