>i saw it in a kim's video store in new york. it looks ridiculous, though.
>more early eighties new wave looking than mod at all.
I saw it on the big screen and found it to be very entertaining and funny,
um, but I don't think its in any way an attempt at realist cinema about
Mods, so if you are looking for tips on how to dress or historical data
don't bother.
"Summary: Compelling film relies too much on shock value John Moritsugu
juxtaposes two eras in "Mod Fuck Explosion," illustrating the timeless
qualities of teenage life. Ironically, the ephemeral nature of adolescence
remains a focal theme. Using 60s London as a template, Moritsugu updates
the clash of Mods versus Rockers to a modern nondescript American city.
Apart and
helplessly in the middle of this conflict is London, an aimless youth
struggling to define herself in the context of her disfunctional family and
dispassionate friends. Ultimately, the climactic scene of the actual fight
between the two gangs seems almost an afterthought. London and her equally
misguided boyfriend M16 are conveniently absent. However, they do not
experience any catharsis from leaving the gang. Exemplifying an axiom of
teen life, they remain mired in their own troubles, unable to consummate
their relationship. Moritsugu frequently employs gruesome imagery to
graphically illustrate irrational violence and substance abuse. In fact,
many characters seem perpetually in a drug-induced stupor. Much like George
Kuchar, Moritsugu uses many strictly one-dimensional characters to contrast
with his protagonist, London. Yet, Moritsugu is less adept than Kuchar
and sometimes seems to indulge in capricious anecdotes that do little to
advance the film. "Mod Fuck Explosion" manifests a unique vision merging
elements of "West Side Story" and "Quadrophrenia" into a contemporary
drama, exposing the most banal elements of adolescence."
- as reviewed by Jonathan Evans'for his school newspaper, and can now be
found @ the International Movie Database - www.imdb.com
