"The
insecurities and turbulent desires of adolescence have rarely been portrayed
more faithfully on screen than in EDGE OF 17..."
Stephen Holden, The New York Times
"The
acting is wonderful throughout, and Chris Stafford is nearly flawless.
Watching him shift by subtle degrees - not just in the character's overall
evolution, but in the way he has to constantly readjust his bearings
while leading a double life - is to witness one of the better performances
you'll see this year.
Ernest Hardy, LA Weekly
"Director David Moreton does a fine job re-creating the story's mid-'80s
milieu, and the well-chosen musical score includes such characteristic
bands of the period as Haircut 100 and Bronski Beat. The young, attractive
cast members deliver sensitive portrayals that go a long way toward
providing the film with a sense of realism, while Lea Delaria - the
butch, lesbian boss with a heart of gold - infuses the proceedings with
some needed comic relief."
-Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter
With
both compassion and detachment, writer Todd Stephens, drawing upon his
own experience, and director David Moreton, backed by a dedicated cast
and crew, have created a beautiful and touching film, made with love,
wisdom and good humor.
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
"Reminiscent of both the American "Incredibly True Adventures of Two
Girls in Love" and Brit "Beautiful Thing" in its appealing young players
and humorous yet delicately felt adolescent coming-out portrait, pic
should score similarly well. Unpretentious, funny and touching, EDGE
OF 17 rates as a quintessential Amerindie sleeper."
- Dennis Harvey, Variety
"In Chris Stafford, the filmmakers have found one of the most startling
teen discoveries since Leonardo DiCaprio's first major lead (and still
best) performance in "This Boy's Life."
- Kevin Maynard, Mr. Showbiz Movie Guide (internet)
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