Adrian Greensmith and Jaden Martell from Metal Lords
There’s no shortage of grown-up teen comedy dramas, where the main character skids about his favorite band or puts up a rock group poster on the wall of his bedroom. If a movie focuses on one musician, the music is usually mainstream indie. Pick up her guitar and sing the Blossom her heroine has written for her, singing like the next Ed Sheeran or Shawn Mendes. metal rodwritten by The Game Of Thrones Showrunner DB Weiss defies expectations and seeks to become a true hymn to metal. for teeth, metal rod A declaration of love for young metal fans and for the genre itself.
Hunter (Adrian Greensmith) is an avid metal fan who appreciates art for what it is musically and what the genre as a whole stands for. He recruits his longtime best friend, the quiet and eccentric Kevin (Jaden Martell), into the band SkullFucker to win the High School Battle of Bands. Then Kevin brings in transfer student Emily (Isis Hainsworth), who is temperamental and loves the cello. Hunter and Kevin had always been friends, but Hunter changed when his personal life changed and he sought metal to comfort himself. However, like most people with only a glimpse of metal, Hunter embraced the aesthetic and “evil” image projected by the stars of many of his favorite bands, and ultimately for him, for Kevin and Emily, how the band became a band. It will be a re-education on how to embrace and embrace imperfections.
Isis Hainsworth and Jaeden Martell of Metal Lords
There is a part in the average teen film that constantly introduces the factions that make up high school to the audience. There is no doubt always children’s tables covered in dark makeup, ripped t-shirts and jeans waving, and jagged pieces of metal or tattoos on their bodies. metal rod Turn the script over and take these characters from the periphery and center them. However, there is a slight twist. In fact, these children are perfectly normal. The story follows a predictable structure, where marginalized people come together to overcome social expectations, groups peek into each other’s lives, learn to love the niche objects that connect them, challenge themselves, and fall in love.
The film does its best to be impatient, but is too restrained to push its limits. during metal rod It’s fun when it’s predictable, but it happens at the most relevant moment. Emotions are the bread and butter of teen movies, but heartbreaking moments exploring important issues related to character development or teens leave no room for skipping or exploring here. metal rod It also uses an old high school metaphor that might have worked 10 years ago but doesn’t resonate much today. Sadly, the misconception of high school socialization by creators who show their age in a way that perceives youth is almost comical. For a movie about children learning the value of metal, the story is quite old-fashioned as expected, and sadly fails in that it features two protagonists who are incredibly unlovable and charismatic as the faces of this story.
Jaden Martell of Metal Lords
one thing metal rod It is characterized by the expression of metal. Just as the fashions of early iconic teenage films drove real-world changes, metal rod It has a similar charm to the metal genre. A very concise and brief introduction to some of the best bands to consider when stepping into Metal and pay tribute to it. Hunter exudes a desire to resonate with young people who can see what Hunter sees in metal. Much attention has been paid to reaching a mainstream audience in a way that makes this long-misunderstood genre attractive and intimidating to anyone.
Films are at their best both visually and in storytelling when they are deeply rooted in metal. Act 3 has a visceral impact that really shows what the film missed from the beginning. Cinematographer Anette Haellmigk, film editor Steve Edwards, and legendary songwriter Ramin Djawadi are leaning heavily on metal to create the most compelling reason to see this film. The soundtrack is also exceptional. Music producer Tom Morello is the one who wraps this uneven mix into pretty packaging. metal rod It won’t be appreciated for years to come, but there may be moments of joy.
metal rod It started streaming on Netflix on Friday, April 8th. It is 98 minutes long and is rated R for teenagers, all for language, sexual satire, nudity, and drug/alcohol use.
Our Rating:
2.5 out of 5 (very good)
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Metal Lords Review: Enjoyable, Yet Uneven & Conventional Love Letter To Metal
Adrian Greensmith and Jaeden Martell in Metal Lords
There is no shortage of coming-of-age teen comedy-dramas where the central protagonist will have some passing remark regarding a band they like or put up posters of rock groups on their bedroom walls. If a film is to center on a musician, the music is typically mainstream indie, with the lead sporting a guitar singing the flowery song they wrote for their crush as if they will be the next Ed Sheeran or Shawn Mendes. Metal Lords, written by Game of Thrones showrunner D.B Weiss, attempts to subvert expectations and be a true ode to metal. To that end, Metal Lords is an endearing love letter to young metal fans and the genre itself.
Hunter (Adrian Greensmith) is a die-hard metal fan who appreciates the art for what it is musically and for what the genre as a whole stands for. He recruits his longtime best friend, the quiet and nerdy Kevin (Jaeden Martell), to join his band, SkullFucker, to win the high school’s Battle of the Bands. Kevin then brings on Emily (Isis Hainsworth), the transfer student with a temper and affinity for the cello. Hunter and Kevin have always been friends but Hunter underwent a transition when his home life changed and he sought out metal for comfort. However, like most people who give metal a passing glance, Hunter picked up on the aesthetic and “bad boy” image projected by the stars of many of his favorite bands, Ultimately, for him, Kevin, and Emily this journey to win the Battle of the Bands will be a re-education on how to be a band and embrace imperfection.
Isis Hainsworth and Jaeden Martell in Metal Lords
In the average teen flick, there is a segment that always reintroduces audiences to the cliques that make up high school. There is undoubtedly always a table of kids drenched in dark make-up, rocking distressed t-shirts and jeans, with jagged pieces of metal or tattoos covering their bodies. Metal Lords flips the script and brings those characters out from the margins and makes them the central focus — but with a twist. These kids are actually pretty darn normal. The story follows a predictable structure, outcasts get together to triumph over societal expectations and, along the way, the group gets to peek into each other’s lives, learn to love a niche thing that unites them, challenge themselves, and fall in love.
The film tries its best to be edgy, but is too held back from going over the edge. While Metal Lords is enjoyable, albeit predictable, it does pull its punches in the most pertinent moments. Sentimentality is the bread and butter of teen films, but poignant moments of character growth or delving into important issues relevant to teens are skipped past or not given space for exploration here. Metal Lords also relies on heavily outdated high school tropes that may have worked a decade ago, but don’t quite resonate today. There is almost a comical level of misunderstanding of high school socialization from the creatives, sadly showing their age with how they perceive the youth. For a movie about kids learning the values of metal, the story sure does fail them by being so predictably outdated, and sadly presenting two incredibly unlikeable and uncharismatic leads as the faces of this tale.
Jaeden Martell in Metal Lords
The one thing Metal Lords excels at is in its portrayal of metal. Just as the fashion of iconic teen movies from the early aughts spurred change in the real world, Metal Lords has a similar pull with the metal genre. It is a very concise and simple introduction to some of the top bands to consider when getting into the metal, and it is presented with reverence here. There is an aspiration that Hunter exudes that will resonate with young folks who may also see in metal what Hunter sees. There is a great deal of attention put towards bringing this long misunderstood genre to mainstream audiences in a way that doesn’t scare anyone away but is inviting.
The film is at its best, visually and narratively, when it is deeply entrenched in metal. There is a visceral impact to the third act which truly hones in on what this film has been lacking from the beginning. Cinematographer Anette Haellmigk, film editor Steve Edwards, and the iconic composer Ramin Djawadi lean heavily into the metal to create the most compelling reason to watch this film. Also, the soundtrack is just exceptional. Music producer Tom Morello is the one who wraps up this uneven mishmash in pretty packaging. Metal Lords will not be highly regarded in years to come, but it has its moments of joy, fleeting as they may be.
Metal Lords began streaming on Netflix on Friday, April 8. It is 98 minutes long and rated R for language throughout, sexual references, nudity, and drug/alcohol use – all involving teens.
Our Rating:
2.5 out of 5 (Fairly Good)
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Metal Lords Review: Enjoyable, Yet Uneven & Conventional Love Letter To Metal
Adrian Greensmith and Jaeden Martell in Metal Lords
There is no shortage of coming-of-age teen comedy-dramas where the central protagonist will have some passing remark regarding a band they like or put up posters of rock groups on their bedroom walls. If a film is to center on a musician, the music is typically mainstream indie, with the lead sporting a guitar singing the flowery song they wrote for their crush as if they will be the next Ed Sheeran or Shawn Mendes. Metal Lords, written by Game of Thrones showrunner D.B Weiss, attempts to subvert expectations and be a true ode to metal. To that end, Metal Lords is an endearing love letter to young metal fans and the genre itself.
Hunter (Adrian Greensmith) is a die-hard metal fan who appreciates the art for what it is musically and for what the genre as a whole stands for. He recruits his longtime best friend, the quiet and nerdy Kevin (Jaeden Martell), to join his band, SkullFucker, to win the high school’s Battle of the Bands. Kevin then brings on Emily (Isis Hainsworth), the transfer student with a temper and affinity for the cello. Hunter and Kevin have always been friends but Hunter underwent a transition when his home life changed and he sought out metal for comfort. However, like most people who give metal a passing glance, Hunter picked up on the aesthetic and “bad boy” image projected by the stars of many of his favorite bands, Ultimately, for him, Kevin, and Emily this journey to win the Battle of the Bands will be a re-education on how to be a band and embrace imperfection.
Isis Hainsworth and Jaeden Martell in Metal Lords
In the average teen flick, there is a segment that always reintroduces audiences to the cliques that make up high school. There is undoubtedly always a table of kids drenched in dark make-up, rocking distressed t-shirts and jeans, with jagged pieces of metal or tattoos covering their bodies. Metal Lords flips the script and brings those characters out from the margins and makes them the central focus — but with a twist. These kids are actually pretty darn normal. The story follows a predictable structure, outcasts get together to triumph over societal expectations and, along the way, the group gets to peek into each other’s lives, learn to love a niche thing that unites them, challenge themselves, and fall in love.
The film tries its best to be edgy, but is too held back from going over the edge. While Metal Lords is enjoyable, albeit predictable, it does pull its punches in the most pertinent moments. Sentimentality is the bread and butter of teen films, but poignant moments of character growth or delving into important issues relevant to teens are skipped past or not given space for exploration here. Metal Lords also relies on heavily outdated high school tropes that may have worked a decade ago, but don’t quite resonate today. There is almost a comical level of misunderstanding of high school socialization from the creatives, sadly showing their age with how they perceive the youth. For a movie about kids learning the values of metal, the story sure does fail them by being so predictably outdated, and sadly presenting two incredibly unlikeable and uncharismatic leads as the faces of this tale.
Jaeden Martell in Metal Lords
The one thing Metal Lords excels at is in its portrayal of metal. Just as the fashion of iconic teen movies from the early aughts spurred change in the real world, Metal Lords has a similar pull with the metal genre. It is a very concise and simple introduction to some of the top bands to consider when getting into the metal, and it is presented with reverence here. There is an aspiration that Hunter exudes that will resonate with young folks who may also see in metal what Hunter sees. There is a great deal of attention put towards bringing this long misunderstood genre to mainstream audiences in a way that doesn’t scare anyone away but is inviting.
The film is at its best, visually and narratively, when it is deeply entrenched in metal. There is a visceral impact to the third act which truly hones in on what this film has been lacking from the beginning. Cinematographer Anette Haellmigk, film editor Steve Edwards, and the iconic composer Ramin Djawadi lean heavily into the metal to create the most compelling reason to watch this film. Also, the soundtrack is just exceptional. Music producer Tom Morello is the one who wraps up this uneven mishmash in pretty packaging. Metal Lords will not be highly regarded in years to come, but it has its moments of joy, fleeting as they may be.
Metal Lords began streaming on Netflix on Friday, April 8. It is 98 minutes long and rated R for language throughout, sexual references, nudity, and drug/alcohol use – all involving teens.
Our Rating:
2.5 out of 5 (Fairly Good)
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