Fort Tilden
Fort Tilden

Movie spotlight

Fort Tilden

2014
Movie
95 min
English

Twenty-something Brooklynites Allie and Harper are directionless, privileged, and just a tiny bit damaged. All they want is to get to the beach, where a drug-fueled afternoon with cute boys awaits them. Alas, the journey becomes needlessly complicated, as the girls’ bike ride from Williamsburg to Fort Tilden Beach is littered with a barrage of unfriendly circumstances and the realization that their life skills are more limited than they should be.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes88%
Metacritic74/100
Google Users85%
Director: Charles "Charlie" Kinnane and Matthew "Matt" KinneyGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

Two best friends, Allie and Harper, spend a day at Fort Tilden, a popular beach in Queens, New York, as a break from their mundane lives. Their initial plan for a relaxing day quickly devolves into a series of increasingly absurd and chaotic misadventures. They encounter quirky characters, navigate awkward social situations, and grapple with their impending adulthood and the uncertainty of their futures.

Critical Reception

Fort Tilden received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its unique brand of surreal humor, its sharp observations on millennial ennui, and the authentic chemistry between its lead actresses. Some critics found the humor to be overly niche or meandering, but most appreciated its original take on friendship and the transition into adulthood.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique and absurdist humor.

  • Applauded for its relatable portrayal of millennial anxieties and friendships.

  • Noted for its authentic and charming lead performances.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciate the film's offbeat humor and the relatable themes of friendship and young adulthood. Many found the characters' experiences to be amusing and authentic, contributing to a positive viewing experience.

Awards & Accolades

The film won the Grand Jury Prize for Narrative Feature at the 2014 SXSW Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location at Fort Tilden in Queens, New York, and the beach itself plays a significant role in the atmosphere and narrative of the movie.

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