When carefree, young Lenni and his girlfriend find themselves expecting a child, he ends up looking for a role model in all the wrong places as he becomes involved with local right-wing activists.
With Stupid Young Heart, director Selma Vilhunen attempts to dissect the attraction a fringe group might offer for the youthful and dispossessed, and while her intentions are noble, the execution is as shaky as the current geopolitical environment.
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Michael McNeely
RTThat ShelfJan 31, 2019
Limited characterization and a static plot prevent the film from soaring.
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Kelley Dong
RTCinema ScopeSep 10, 2018
Stupid Young Heart sacrifices critical distance for pure subjectivity.
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Michelle da Silva
RTNOW TorontoSep 10, 2018
Vilhunen explores real hardships of the working-class, and her portrayal of teens is heartbreakingly authentic. Honkonen and Ristseppä give sensitive performances that will haunt you after the final scene.
Tuffi FilmsWindmill Film
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