Despite its painfully pat finale, the film does strike a bittersweet chord in anyone still clinging to the part of themselves that once dressed funny and scoffed at the idea of ever fitting in.

...James Merendino’s SLC Punk! strikes a brighter chord than the immortal Sid and Nancy, and although fresh and endearing are hardly words you associate with punk, the film doesn’t feel like a cop-out until the very end.

We don't really need some young punk to tell us that anarchy is an untenable idea, but watching him live it is an invigorating experience.

Maybe _SLC Punk_ isn't exactly an accurate portrayal of my life in alternative culture, Hell, maybe it isn't exactly an accurate portrayal of **anyone's** life in alternative culture, but seeing a movie where people belonging to alternative culture are actually **characters**? That was a massive deal to me growing up, and this alone would make me a fan of _SLC Punk_, but even aside from that there is its unique filming style, solid acting presence and intense philospohical questions to push it over the line into worthwhile. _Final rating:★★★★ - Very strong appeal. A personal favourite._