![]() ![]() Luckily, the film does that for me after the first section. Stop acting so uninterested in everything. Tell them that they need to stop being so pretentious. I just wanted to go into the screen and sit them down for a little heart to heart in the early goings. The practically torture each other, even though they both want to be with each other. Their relationship seems to be based on doing as little as possible that could be perceived as actual fun. And she’s not immune to emotional problems. He’s the victim of bullying but bullies others in order to get the attention of a girl, Jordana Bevan. He’s got a big ego with little to back it up. Yes? The problem (or not) is that Oliver Tate needs a good slap in the face. But is that enough? Does the story work beyond the technical achievements? People freeze while the camera moves and when his father talks about “being underwater” the next shot shows him hunched below the large fish tank previously hidden off-screen. When Oliver mentions in an early voice over that this moment would be best suited to a rising crane shot but that the film of his life would only have the budget for a zoom out the frame predictably zooms out, even a bit awkwardly. It’s a subjective film, we only see the events through the lens of Oliver Tate, and as such Ayoade is free to break reality as often as he wants. Everything looks right, feels right, acts right. If there is one thing that Submarine has going for it, it’s the supreme technical craft of the film. He directed the superb Pulp Fiction/My Dinner With Andre episode of Community earlier this year but even that didn’t let on just how good Ayoade is behind the camera. ![]() He is brilliant in the show but it didn’t prepare me for his superb directorial prowess. Ayoade, in just one film, has developed his own style as a filmmaker – you might call him Wes Anderson’s British counterpart.I’ve seen Richard Ayoade in a few things including The IT Crowd, a hilarious Britcom where he plays a socially awkward IT guy of the highest order. The film succeeds based on its stylish elements, solid script and engaging performances. “Submarine” is filled with anxiety, comedy and features endearing scenes that aren’t too sappy. It seems that Ayoade’s goal with this project was to capture the innocence and selfishness that goes along with the “growing pains” of adolescence. “Submarine,” with its episodic structure, ironic characters and dry humor, suggests that Ayoade was influenced by the work of fellow indie filmmaker Wes Anderson, who garnered critical acclaim for last year’s “Moonrise Kingdom.”Īlthough it is a challenging task for some filmmakers, Ayoade successfully incorporates heartwarming moments in between the irony, especially in scenes that feature Tate and Jordana’s romance, and blends it with the overall dark tone of the film. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune/MCT) Tate is not only concerned with his own love life, but also suspicious that his mother is growing too close to their eccentric neighbor who claims to be a psychic.īritish comedian and actor Richard Ayoabe makes his feature-length movie directing debut with "Submarine." He is shown in Chicago, Illinois, on May 17, 2011. He’s a complex character filled with angst, and doesn’t have a problem speaking his mind at incredibly inappropriate times – especially when he opens up to his girlfriend Jordana, played by English actress Yasmin Paige. Roberts’ performance far exceeds his experience, bringing a sense that Tate is wise beyond his years without forfeiting the naivety of a teenager. Tate tells the story through narration, providing a clever way to display his disconnected personality and shows the audience the world through his eyes. Tate has only two objectives: To reignite the romance in his parents’ deteriorating marriage and to lose his virginity by his 16th birthday. ![]() “Submarine” takes place in Wales during the 1980s and follows 15-year-old social outcast Oliver Tate, played by Welsh actor Craig Roberts. British-born actor and comedian Richard Ayoade, best known to American audiences for his role starring alongside Ben Stiller in 2012’s “The Watch,” took a break from being in front of the camera and made his directorial debut with the 2010 film “Submarine.” This coming-of-age dramedy is sure to develop a cult following over time, with stylish camera work anchored by a strong script and fascinating performances keeping the film afloat from start to finish. ![]()
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