Movie

The Suburbans

1999 · 81 min

A gentle, mildly amusing look at faded dreams and middle-class compromise, with a nostalgic soundtrack and low-stakes charm.

Tagline: Never before has a girl done so much with so little.
Overview: The Suburbans, a one-hit-wonder new wave band from the '80s, reunite at their bassist's wedding, where a promising young record executive sees the ensemble perform. When she encourages them to launch a revival, the group must weigh their dreams of fame and fortune against the reality of their relatively quiet domestic lives.
How it feels: Melancholic, light, satirical and warm. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Ambition, identity, family, friendship
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: ambition
identity
family
friendship
music
Places: suburbs
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild