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Ken Park (2003)

6.020031h 37mEN
Drama

Directed by Larry Clark

Rating

6.0/10

Runtime

1h 37m

Language

EN

Release

January 30, 2003

Director

Larry Clark

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Overview

Teen skater Ken Park (nicknamed Krap Nek; his name spelled and pronounced backward) kills himself at a Visalia skate park; his death bookends the lives of four other young people who knew him: Shawn, the most conventional; Tate brims with psychotic rage; Claude is habitually harassed by his brutish ...

Cast

James Ransone

James Ransone

Tate

Tiffany Limos

Tiffany Limos

Peaches

Stephen Jasso

Stephen Jasso

Claude

James Bullard

James Bullard

Shawn

Mike Apaletegui

Mike Apaletegui

Curtis

Adam Chubbuck

Adam Chubbuck

Ken Park

Amanda Plummer

Amanda Plummer

Claude's Mother

Wade Williams

Wade Williams

Claude's Father

Maeve Quinlan

Maeve Quinlan

Rhonda

Richard Riehle

Richard Riehle

Murph

Bill Fagerbakke

Bill Fagerbakke

Bob

Julio Oscar Mechoso

Julio Oscar Mechoso

Peaches' Father

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Ken Park (2003), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Teen skater Ken Park (nicknamed Krap Nek; his name spelled and pronounced backward) kills himself at a Visalia skate park; his death bookends the lives of four other young people who knew him: Shawn, the most conventional; Tate brims with psychotic rage; Claude is habitually harassed by his brutish father and coddled, rather uncomfortably, by his enormously pregnant mother; and Peaches looks after her devoutly religious father, but yearns for freedom. They're all rather tight, or so they claim.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Ken Park. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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