The Dirties

I knew I was going to like this based on all the complaints about the ending, and I was right. Don't go into this expecting some clean-cut preachy bullshit on the subject, it's not here. Just sit back and watch as things unfold.

The ending is so not garbage. It doesn't leave much to be desired. The payoff is not underwhelming.

Big potential, so-so execution

Interesting look at bullied kids. Ending is so garbage it's not worth the time however.

Not quite the classic Kevin Smith pimps it as, but still great. I can't help but feel there's heavy Tarantino influence here, which is not weird considering Matt gets called Tarantino in it. The Dirties film they filmed for class was wonderful. The movie as a whole tackles its subject with finesse and the obsession with movies is a nice touch. You can feel for these people, I enjoy the ending and the "we're only here for the bad guy" shirt... because it's oddly fitting.

Actually kind of perfectly nails the annoying movie dork in your highschool. Ending is so-so

23.10.17(+)

A delightful amount of stupidity and earnestness. When tinfoil by Limblifter starts blasting while theyre planning their “shooting” is just blissfully Canadian.

THE DIRTIES doesn't say anything interesting about bullying or even portray it particularly effectively, but it has different concerns...

The payoff is really underwhelming

Shows a love of film that's great to watch as an audience member. It can be somewhat hard to believe the documentary film making style at some points, but this is addressed. The ending leaves much to be desired but the entire build up was great. I'm left wondering if it would be in bad taste to wear a "we're only here for the bad guys" shirt.

Strange case of a movie that's kinda hard to pin down: craft-wise it's flawed to a fault, but that's most likely deliberate. The content, however, speaks volumes to a certain audience and will undoubtedly cause conversations in those circles for a while.

What's great about this found footage flick (a genre which many have an aversion to but which I tend to really like) is that it gets the main characters and the dynamics between them so right. And I always appreciate when a director can achieve something great on a limited budget.

First rating: 78 Second rating: 77

"Malkovich, Malkovichhh.."

Based off the hype & reviews I heard for this, it fell flat. Maybe I was expecting too much, but afterwards I was left saying, "Really, that's it. That's the movie?"

Well look at that, a found footage film that is actually pretty good. Definitely worth a watch.

An inspiring indie movie that does a lot with its limited budget and resources. The characters feel genuine in their awkward teenage banter.

The Dirties is a controversial but important look at how damaging bullying is and how quickly it can escalate. The characters are relatable, and anyone who has ever found themselves outside of social norms is sure to connect to their struggles. The movies biggest success is how it builds tension as it examines how violence spreads as opposed to lamenting the aftermath of a tragedy.