A Wopbobaloobop a Lopbamboom
A Wopbobaloobop a Lopbamboom

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A Wopbobaloobop a Lopbamboom

1990
Movie
82 min
Letzeburgesch

Luxembourg in the 60s. Youngsters from France come over to a small south Luxembourg village Dudelange to party there. And looking for girls. And then starts the fighting. Teenager love and rock 'n roll.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Peter WellingtonGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

A teenage girl in 1960s Alberta grapples with the social and sexual expectations of her time, particularly after an unexpected pregnancy. Her journey involves navigating family dynamics, societal judgment, and her own evolving sense of self. The film explores themes of innocence lost and the search for identity against a backdrop of cultural shifts.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed reception, with some critics praising its sensitive portrayal of a difficult subject and its period detail, while others found its pacing uneven and its narrative somewhat predictable. Audiences were generally receptive to its honest depiction of teenage life.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its authentic depiction of a young woman's struggles.

  • Criticized by some for a meandering plot and lack of strong resolution.

  • Appreciated for its nostalgic look at the 1960s and its relevant themes.

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Fun Fact

The distinctive title is derived from a lyric in Little Richard's 1955 hit song 'Tutti Frutti'.

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