I just finished watching this and was really taken with it. At first, I found the two lead character unlikeable pricks but as the film went on and we got to know these guys I began to care about what happened to them, especially A.J. who, at first, I thought was a bit dopey, but turns out to be more intelligent and in touch with his feelings than Moose. The character of Shane was really well done as well. I think everyone has had that older, mentor-type figure in their life that they look up to and Nick Robinson did a great job.
I totally agree. I liked their over-the-top confidence from the get go, but they can come across as utter pricks at first, haha. Yeah, A.J. has a more sensitive and emotionally intelligent vibe while Moose doesn't really give a shit about anything but having fun. Nick Robinson is the secret MVP of the movie. I was so glad to see him in this role because The Kings of Summer is pretty close to my heart. I really hope Snack Shack becomes a cult coming-of-age movie over time.
I just finished watching this and was really taken with it. At first, I found the two lead character unlikeable pricks but as the film went on and we got to know these guys I began to care about what happened to them, especially A.J. who, at first, I thought was a bit dopey, but turns out to be more intelligent and in touch with his feelings than Moose. The character of Shane was really well done as well. I think everyone has had that older, mentor-type figure in their life that they look up to and Nick Robinson did a great job.
I totally agree. I liked their over-the-top confidence from the get go, but they can come across as utter pricks at first, haha. Yeah, A.J. has a more sensitive and emotionally intelligent vibe while Moose doesn't really give a shit about anything but having fun. Nick Robinson is the secret MVP of the movie. I was so glad to see him in this role because The Kings of Summer is pretty close to my heart. I really hope Snack Shack becomes a cult coming-of-age movie over time.