O.C. and Stiggs
O.C. and Stiggs aren't your average unhappy teenagers. They not only despise their suburban surroundings, but they also plot against it. They seek revenge against the upper-middle-class Schwab family, who embody all they detest: excess.
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Plot Summary
In rural 1950s Alabama, two mischievous teenagers, O.C. and Stiggs, are bored with their mundane lives and dream of excitement. Their summer takes an unexpected turn when they get involved with a group of eccentric adults, leading to a series of comical misadventures and a quest for a legendary treasure.
Critical Reception
O.C. and Stiggs was a critical and commercial disappointment, failing to capture the intended humor or charm. It is largely remembered as an outlier in director Roland Joffé's otherwise acclaimed filmography, which includes serious dramas like 'The Killing Fields' and 'The Mission'.
What Reviewers Say
- Lacked the expected comedic punch and relied on juvenile humor.
- Felt like a misfire for its director, lacking the substance of his other works.
- Attempts at satire and absurdity fell flat for most critics.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely undocumented, but the film is generally considered a forgettable comedy that did not resonate widely.
Fun Fact
Despite being directed by Roland Joffé, known for his serious dramatic films, 'O.C. and Stiggs' was a departure into comedy, a genre he has rarely explored.
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