The Stöned Age (1994)

User Rating:

5.9/10   

Director:

James Melkonian

Writers:

James Melkonian (written by) &
Rich Wilkes (written by)

Release Date:

5 December 1994 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Music

Plot:

Joe and Hubbs are a pair of rockers who are on a quest for 'chicks'. This is the tale of their adventures over one night.

Plot Keywords:

Driving | California | Stealing | Slacker | Rock 'n' Roll

Cast

Michael Kopelow	...	Joe
Bradford Tatum	...	Hubbs
China Kantner	...	Jill
Renee Allman	...	Lanie (as Renee Ammann)
Clifton Collins Jr.	...	Tack (as Clifton Gonzalez Gonzalez)
David Groh	...	Dad
Michael Wiseman	...	Crump's Brother
Kevin Kilner	...	Officer Dean
Taylor Negron	...	Himself
Richard Chaim	...	Norm Hankey
Josh Berman	...	Perk
Art Chudabala	...	Mike Dick
David R. Parker	...	Mike New York
Daniel Collins	...	Crump
Ernest M. Garcia	...	Neighbor

Also Known As:

Tack's Chicks
The Stoned Age (USA) (alternative spelling)

Runtime:

90 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

USA:R (NO. 32708) | Germany:16 (re-rating) (2008) | Germany:18 (original rating)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Trimark Pictures

Trivia:

Cameo: [Rich Wilkes]During the party scene, while all the guys are in the backyard drinking, the guy on the right of the screen wearing the "here for the beer" hat is the co-writer of the movie.

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: Reflected in the microwave oven door in the kitchen scene.

Quotes:

Hubbs: I'd kick his ass if it wasn't for his massive upper body stregnth.

Movie Connections:

References "The Dukes of Hazzard" (1979)

Soundtrack:

Disco Inferno

Benefits from Multiple Watchings

If you read my review of this one from August of 99, then you have my opinion after watching only once and being disappointed by its comparisons to Dazed & Confused. The fact is-- after I rented it, I thought of this movie often. I thought of some of the funny lines, but mainly it was thought provoking in a sense; as though it worked on a deeper level than it was meant to deliver on. The characters were somehow very believable and the situations, though far fetched in a movie way, really reminded me of being there years ago. For example, while Joe's ramblings are misguided and nonsensical, it was evident that he had higher aspirations. His dialogue was like how a kid like that might talk in real life-- not like someone reading from a script might. Hubbs and Tack were classic movie characters, as well.

Unable to get the film out of my head, I decided I had to own it. I ordered a copy and watch it about once a month or so, howling with laughter each time. My point is that my initial impression was not nearly as favorable as it is now, partly based on certain expectations. If you realize from the outset that you're watching a B-movie and just enjoy it for what it is, you may find the hidden gem that I found.