When his dream girl returns to school a hopeless romantic teen tries to win her heart, until he hits rock bottom and realizes his true love has been there all along.
Troy Osterberg
Ryder Jensen
Kimmy Caruso
Erica Severson
Riker Lynch
Greg Randle
Jesse Borrego
Mr. De La Vega
Reece Everett Ryan
Jordan Oliver
Alexa Dowd
Siobhan Alexander
P.G. Marlar
Principal Hagerson
Lori Crow
Allison Haines
Paul Matthew Lopez
Mr. Money
James E. Morris III
Ryder's Dad
Peggy Schott
Ryder's Mom
Valeria Jauregui
Lizzie Jensen
William Austin Barker
Blaine
Anastasia Antonia
Coach Walters
Destiny Baldwin
Melissa
Rydel Lynch
Jill - The Bartender
Director, Writer
R. Scott Leisk
Writer
Stephen Allen Gutierrez
November 19, 2023
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**_Well-done micro-budget high school flick_**
A high school senior in San Antonio juggles his family life, his academic life, his two male friends, his female best friend and the girl he loves.
“Colossal Youth” (2018) is an Indie drama/romance focusing on the high school years in the mold of “Love Everlasting” (2016), albeit with the less-grim spirit of “The Breakfast Club.” Being semi-autobiographical of the writer/director’s experiences, it smacks of real-life and effectively depicts the good, the bad and the ugly of the high school years.
Fans of "Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” "Footloose” and "Clueless" should appreciate it, as long as they can roll with its $250,000 budget. While it’s understandably not great like those three, I’d watch it any day over the overrated “The Breakfast Club.”
The protagonist, Troy Osterberg, comes across as a taller Tom Cruise when he was young. Meanwhile Reece Everett Ryan is amusing as his best (male) friend of questionable character. Blonde Alexa Dowd stands out on the female front as Siobhan while brunette Kimmy Caruso ain’t no slouch as Erica.
The movie runs 1 hour, 38 minutes, and was shot in San Antonio.
GRADE: B-
Status:
Released
Original Language:
English
Budget:
$0.00
Revenue:
$0.00