Marfa Girl
Marfa Girl

Movie spotlight

Marfa Girl

2012
Movie
105 min
English

A disaffected Texas teen spends his 16th birthday getting high, hanging out and having casual sex.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users62%
Director: Larry ClarkGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

Set in the remote West Texas town of Marfa, the film follows Adam, a young skateboarder, as he navigates a world of aimless youth, casual drug use, and fleeting relationships. Adam becomes entangled with a group of local teens and becomes the object of affection for several young women. The narrative explores themes of alienation, boredom, and the search for connection in a desolate landscape.

Critical Reception

Marfa Girl received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding its narrative aimless and its depiction of youth gratuitous and exploitative. Some acknowledged Clark's signature raw and unflinching style, but the film was largely criticized for its lack of substance and controversial subject matter.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critics noted Larry Clark's characteristic unflinching and raw portrayal of youth.

  • The film was frequently criticized for its meandering plot and controversial depiction of drug use and sexuality.

  • Some reviewers found the setting of Marfa to be atmospheric, but it did little to elevate the overall film.

Google audience: Audience reviews are somewhat divided, with some appreciating the film's realism and gritty portrayal of teenage life. However, a significant portion of viewers found the movie disturbing, lacking in plot, and morally questionable.

Fun Fact

Marfa Girl was initially released exclusively on the VOD platform SundanceNOW, marking a departure from traditional theatrical releases.

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Dan_Tebasco

Dan_Tebasco

**_Dude where's my script?_** Is probably something that mr. Larry Clark asked his assistant when he was on set to start film this, and seemingly they never found it and had to make up something on the spot. 'Bully (2001)' was a great...