Daydream Nation

The movie Daydream Nation is made by an up and coming writer/director Michael Goldbach. It's an independent Canadian film about a precocious teenage girl named Caroline Wexler(Kat Dennings). When her father moves them to a small, backwards town after her mother dies, Caroline decides to seduce her English teacher out of boredom. Things are going fine for awhile, until Caroline falls for local stoner and fellow high school student Thurston(the adorable Reece Thompson). At first Thurston is nothing but a front for Caroline and her teacher, Barry's relationship, but it soon becomes apparent that the right man for Caroline is right in front of her.

I know that I'm making this film sound like another romantic dramedy, but there's much more to it then that. Throw in the fact that there is an industrial fire at the edge of town that never stops burning, the local kids who do anything and everything to get high, and the fact that there's a white suited serial killer roaming around town who's picking off the young pretty high school kids and you've got an interesting and original story. The visuals in this movie are absolutely beautiful, it's a must for anyone who has an interest in cinematography or who just loves visually stunning films.

The story, however interesting and original, did have some flaws though. For instance, there were some aspects of the story which I won't get into because I don't want to spoil the film, that could've been expanded upon, and the end felt like it wrapped up too quickly.

That being said however, the acting was very good and it had one of the best soundtracks I have ever heard from a movie. Not only were the songs that were chosen amazing, they fit perfectly into the tapestry of the story. It was also cool because all of the bands were Canadian.

Honestly, this movie is worth a watch for anyone who likes such movies as Juno or Donnie Darko. Check it out and let me know what you think!