Deltopia

Irony. Any streaming series you pick today has main arcs, sub arcs, hidden arcs, long arcs, short arcs. Arc overkill. Because the #1 goal of any series in 2023 is to get renewed, to lockup both the audience and the cash flow. Deltopia is the opposite. The ambitious 1:45 runtime is almost all characterizations and not much on story. But it works. It holds the attention. It feels authentic. It engages. And it also works as a showcase for new talent who may one day have this in their Highlight Reels as a legit breakout performance. ((Designated "IMDb Top Reviewer." Please check out my list "167+ Nearly-Perfect Movies (with the occasional Anime or TV miniseries) you can/should see again and again (1932 to the present))

Absolutely adored this film! The performances, direction, music, and cinematography were exceptional. Finally, a teen film that authentically captures the essence of youth - from the raw yet genuine dialogue to the gritty frat house scenes, and the portrayal of delicate and beautiful female friendships. It's an outstanding movie! Luna Blaise and Madison Pettis, you both stole the show. I laughed, I cried, I gasped, I was truly moved. The film had great pacing, storytelling and is destined to become a cult classic, and I couldn't be more excited. In a landscape craving quality teen dramas, "Deltopia" emerges as the perfect remedy.

I thought it was just going to be a party movie and it was anything but. It made fun of the college frat and sorority life and had great sense of non obvious dark humor in the writing. The characters all felt real and had depth, and the performances were impressive for this genre film. I like that parents didn't make an appearance in the movie, avoiding corny unneeded predictable scenes. It's about the teens, 24hrs, coming of age. The story felt raw, grounded and relatable. It was like watching parties and experiences I went through at that age. It had strong style and tone and is a great calling card for the first time directors.

Overall, this an incredibly enjoyable and well executed coming of age film. A far superior high school film than most, this story felt so real as it was based on true events and the filmmaking felt almost like a documentary in the way it was filmed. The editing DELIVERS and connects with the audience giving us time to recover from all the highs and lows. The score is amazing and the music keeps the pacing of the story pumping. I would absolutely recommend this movie. I think Luna Blaise, Madison Pettis, Hart Denton and Charlie Gillespie all have promising careers aead of them and I can't wait to see what comes next from all of them, including the directors/producers.

Yes, this is along the lines of Project X, but this a step up. While both films share common themes of wild parties and teenage rebellion, they differ in terms of tone, narrative focus, character development, and visual style. Project X is a raunchy comedy with slapstick humor, whereas Deltopia leans more towards drama and dark comedy. Deltopia has more depth in terms of character development and exploration of internal conflicts and motivations, whereas Project X prioritizes humor and spectacle over character depth. Overall, Deltopia is a far better watch, the films depicts the real challenges faced by young people as they transition from teenagers to adulthood, grappling with issues of identity, ambition, and belonging. Enjoy the ride.