Hey, Mutant Mayhem! Polite Society did it better.
My conclusion from watching these two movies—that are very similar in form yet radically different in content—close together: in 2023, teenagers in the UK are way cooler than teenagers in the US. They’re just as in need of constant validation*, but at least they still embrace the spirit of youthful rebellion.
“You’re arrogant! You’re an artist! The sooner you get over this Stepford Wife cardigan stuff the better for all of us!”…